Frostycrowd

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ok I have read many of post. but to be sure before I buy, I want to swap the front to GSLSE on my 85 GSL. Do I just need Front Rotors/Hubs, Calipers, and pads? With all that can I directly swap? or do I need struts to?

Siraniko

iTrader: (13)

the spindle is the same for SE and Non_SE model's IIRC. The strut insert are the same also. The only difference is the hub (bolt pattern), rotors but I cant remember the calipers.

Rx-7Doctor

iTrader: (13)

The calipers are different also. The strut inserts are not the same though. When you are using the Se housings there is a spacer of some sort that is supplied when you buy tokico struts that allow you to use them either in the Se or non-se applications. If you notice you will not see a Se strut application made by KYB. Also you will see the application different from the OEM and those who were offering aftermarket like Monroe, gabriel, etc....

Frostycrowd

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so I dont need the struts for the front swap, or do I? Im confused

Rx-7Doctor

iTrader: (13)

If you are using the GSL strut housing you do not need the SE struts, just use what you have.

Frostycrowd

iTrader: (9)

so the hub will go right on the strut housing?

Frostycrowd

iTrader: (9)

and since Im at it, what about the rear? I know I need new axels, and Im guessing I need brake calipers and disk.

Rx-7Doctor

iTrader: (13)

On the rear you will also need the ebrake cables off of the SE.

dbragg

iTrader: (7)

im doing thsi swap on my 85 GSL. heres what you need for thr front:

SE backing plates, calipers, rotors and pads

heres what you need for the rear:

SE axles, backing plates, rotors, pads, e brake cables

trochoid

iTrader: (6)

Somebody hasn't been doing thier homework, lol. If you want to make it simple, swap the entire front strut assembly and the entire rear end assembly, including all brake components, hoses and rear e-brake cables.

dbragg

iTrader: (7)

^^ true that is a much easier swap, but if im not mistaken frostycrowd is in college. which means one thing, budget. buying a full SE suspension can be very expensive when compared to buying just those parts.

yes, its more work, but its cheaper. so you have to decide which is more important to you, time or money.

Frostycrowd

iTrader: (9)

Yea I know its alot easier to do that, I wish I could but I have no moneys. the stuff I listed in the orignal post a local guy is selling for 60obo.