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SE strut tube alternatives?

Started by EternalSwap · May 18, 2013 · 10postsSMF 2010–26

EternalSwapMay 18, 2013, 12:47 am · #1

I need a passenger side strut tube for my 87 SE. If you saw my build thread, you'd know why.
Is there anything else compatible? M30? Some kind of Z31 conversion using the knuckle piece? The engine is almost together, I need the suspension now lol

WonderingravenMay 18, 2013, 1:12 am · #2

I tried the z31, doesn't fit well you will have to pull lower control arms with the ball joints,  and still have to modify something to make it actually fit right.
I listed what I did with the z31 in my build thread before I moved to s13.

S13 would be your best bet. M30 if you can find one might work.

You can do stock s13 just use the s12 CM springs in the front.

EternalSwapMay 18, 2013, 1:17 am · #3

Theres an M30 at the yard, but I dont want to spend like $50 if its not going to work...
The subframe is already off of it though, I needed an oil pan dammit! LOL
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And I dont want to go to S13 :(
WonderingravenMay 18, 2013, 1:18 am · #4

I heard that M30 will fit, but I wasn't sure since I couldn't source one.

EternalSwapMay 18, 2013, 1:19 am · #5

Any link or anything? I might have to just give it a go....

WonderingravenMay 18, 2013, 1:24 am · #6
http://club-s12.org/retro4/index.php?topic=22524.0
http://www.f31club.com/manual/front_axle_sus/front_axle/_0413115718_006.jpg

I rebuilt that strut tubes, that I bought from you and gus. still siting in my garage.  You might want to use MR2 strut inserts though with spacers.
EternalSwapMay 18, 2013, 1:30 am · #7

That link has to do with converting to slip on 4-stud rotors. I need to know if the spacing for the caliper and the knuckle piece will all work with the SE bullshit. I have MR2 AGX's already

Colonel GustardMay 18, 2013, 1:39 am · #8

Caliper spacing es igual. Knuckle piece no se

EternalSwapMay 18, 2013, 1:49 am · #9

what in the fuck is igual

Colonel GustardMay 18, 2013, 1:52 am · #10

-________- igual=same