 GT-Four Superstrut Suspension and Brake Conversion Questions.. |
 Jul 26, 2011 - 3:52 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Feb 6, '11 From Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%)  |
I have read through tons of info about the differences between the standard McPherson and Superstrut Suspension systems but there is not a complete explination about doing the actual conversion (not that I found anyways).
I have a complete GT-Four Clip so I have the entire system BUT the clip is RHD. Im converting it over to a ST204 LHD... Do I need to use the GT-Four Rack and Pinion? If so its RHD... it wont work, correct.. What am I missing here.. Also, I am not doing any drivetrain swaps as of right now. I want the car on the road and want to tackle this one step at a time. Will the ST205 Axles work with the S54 Trans? Or will the standard axles in the car fit into the ST205 Hubs? Custom?? I would like to tackle this asap asuming Im not in over my head. I was going to just swap the entire subframe suspension, brakes... all in one shot. Let me know if Im crazy or this is more complex than Im thinking. Thanks, Brian Oh, before anybody tells me how crappy the Superstrut system is and Im crazy for converting.... I know, I just want it... |
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Jul 29, 2011 - 9:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 6, '11 From Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Im going to compare my st204 (GT) to the st205 (GT4) tomorrow... Id like to see the AT200 (ST) in comparison as well.
Thanks, Brian |
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Jul 30, 2011 - 2:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '04 From Oceanside Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (black93hardtop @ Jul 30, 2011 - 2:42 AM)  Im going to compare my st204 (GT) to the st205 (GT4) tomorrow... Id like to see the AT200 (ST) in comparison as well. Thanks, Brian I did it on my ST. Everyone has given you the ansers...use your LHD Rack and replace everything else from the Clip. Did yours also include the Sway Bar? THat was a pain for me to source with the correct links. THe rear pieces to complete the conversion to AWD are much more of a PITA to get in. |
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Jul 30, 2011 - 4:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 6, '11 From Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
While LimitedGT4 has been a GREAT help and I have received a lot of useful information, this swap and all the information reguarding it has most certainly NOT all been described here. Mainly the fact that I am using a GT and not an ST model car, both utilizing different steering racks. Not to mention the only two people that have chimed in here with sucessful swaps are you and Limited GT4, both having ST model cars.. I have yet to come across any measurements on the stroke of the GT vs ST steering rack along with the GT4's for comparison purposes. Im not after a "It will work" swap... I'm quite a perfectionist and I want it to be more than just a means to shove the wheels left and right. I hope you can understand someone wanting to study and be prepared for something ahead of time. I understand steering systems are not all that complex but Im just trying to cover as much as possible. In return, This information will be available for others to read and have a more proper understanding of it all.
Thanks, Brian QUOTE (Green_MachToy @ Jul 30, 2011 - 2:28 PM) QUOTE (black93hardtop @ Jul 30, 2011 - 2:42 AM) Im going to compare my st204 (GT) to the st205 (GT4) tomorrow... Id like to see the AT200 (ST) in comparison as well. Thanks, Brian I did it on my ST. Everyone has given you the ansers...use your LHD Rack and replace everything else from the Clip. Did yours also include the Sway Bar? THat was a pain for me to source with the correct links. THe rear pieces to complete the conversion to AWD are much more of a PITA to get in. |
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black93hardtop GT-Four Superstrut Suspension and Brake Conversion Questions.. Jul 26, 2011 - 3:52 PM
jordisonjr You are putting superstrut from the gt four clip, ... Jul 26, 2011 - 4:14 PM black93hardtop Yes Sir Jul 26, 2011 - 5:37 PM jmeyer You need the steering rack from the clip. So if yo... Jul 27, 2011 - 1:25 PM BonzaiCelica nobody said it was crappy! only a bitch to mai... Jul 27, 2011 - 7:26 PM LimitedGT4 did it just recently, dont need/cant use the rackn... Jul 27, 2011 - 10:43 PM black93hardtop Thanks for all the replies. I know its not easy an... Jul 28, 2011 - 8:03 PM LimitedGT4 Dude no need to modify to make it "work... Jul 28, 2011 - 8:26 PM black93hardtop Did you do this on a ST model or GT? From what I s... Jul 28, 2011 - 11:46 PM LimitedGT4 They look diff but the overall length and bolt siz... Jul 29, 2011 - 11:29 AM black93hardtop So you dont have the big cast bent tie rod end tha... Jul 29, 2011 - 3:31 PM LimitedGT4 those parts look ROUGH man i would probably think ... Jul 29, 2011 - 6:41 PM black93hardtop The ST205 parts are actually in excellent shape. n... Jul 29, 2011 - 8:43 PM LimitedGT4 Aaa thats wat i thought but didnt wanna make an a*... Jul 29, 2011 - 9:14 PM LimitedGT4 pics,
couldnt use the paint to edit these ill try... Jul 30, 2011 - 2:24 PM LimitedGT4 So how diff would the gt rack b from the st is th... Jul 30, 2011 - 5:13 PM black93hardtop I have the entire ST205 and ST204 assemblies out. ... Jul 30, 2011 - 5:51 PM black93hardtop Ok, here is some info. I used a tape measure so it... Aug 10, 2011 - 11:27 PM BonzaiCelica dude they are the same https://www.1sttoyotaparts.... Aug 11, 2011 - 12:34 AM
black93hardtop QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Aug 11, 2011 - 12... Aug 11, 2011 - 11:39 AM BonzaiCelica I wouldn't risk it if I were you. You might ef... Aug 11, 2011 - 3:32 PM black93hardtop Well my LHD German ST205 Steering rack was install... Jul 14, 2012 - 9:20 AM BonzaiCelica QUOTE (black93hardtop @ Jul 14, 2012 - 1... Aug 10, 2012 - 1:23 AM |
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