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Old 02-18-02, 11:35 AM
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Question detailed list of suspension components to swap

Does anyone have a detailed list of components that are needed to swap a suspension from a GSL-SE into a GS? I've searched the forums but I keep getting vague descriptions. I need this list to order precisely what I need from a bone yard. TIA
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Uh, theres not a whole lot to detail...

Front:

Rotors, calipers, brackets (spindles if your car is a pre 84)

Rear:

Rear axle and everything attached, parking brake cable (driveshaft if your car is a pre 83)
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yeah I know and that's exactly what I told the fella but I guess he want's part numbers or something. He's obviously not a Mazda guy. I told him I wanted everything that was "unsprung" minus the wheels and tires.
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Originally posted by Felix Wankel

Front:

Rotors, calipers, brackets (spindles if your car is a pre 84)

So I can bolt the spindles directly onto my '80 strut assembly w/o having to remove the spring and stuff? That's a lot easier to get out of a junker, so I'm heading back to my favorite yard where three specimens are awaiting dissection!
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I dunno, I think SA's have a different strut setup.... Not sure though
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sa have shorter front struts.. the rears are the same
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