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How hard is it to swap in a gsl-se front suspension and rear axle into a 82 gs

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Old 04-28-02, 05:57 PM
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How hard is it to swap in a gsl-se front suspension and rear axle into a 82 gs

I am trying to get wheels and it is turning out to be a pain in the ***.

I was thinking of trying to swap in a gsl-se front suspension. how hard is it.
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Its harder to find one than to do. ITS A DIRECT SWAP Easy
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I am guessing i will need things like a gsl se brake cylinder.
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Originally posted by 82streetracer
I am guessing i will need things like a gsl se brake cylinder.
nope.
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I know I'll get the 4x114.3, will i get the 40 mm offset also.

The rear axle swap part seems simple but what are all the parts I need for the front.
Shocks/springs
spindle
control arms ect.
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The front is just a whole strut/spindle/spring swap, you can use the control arms you already have.
you get the lug pattern AND offset.
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thanx, sounds better than custom drilled and spacers.
I am going with tokico springs/shocks while Im at it.

Is there a artical somewhere which explains this swap.
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Now I didnt know that, so just 2 bolts on the bottom and use my old good control arms? Got new ball joints in them. Thats freaking easy!

And sad thing is I just put new wheel bearings in there...
Right side rotor is new too
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im doing the swap right now,
only have the back in so far,

im gonna post a huge article on it,

probably put it on my site since the ****** moderators dont like to put **** in the archives.
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now i just got to find a se in a junk yard.
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probably put it on my site since the ****** moderators dont like to put **** in the archives.
I know, RIGHT!!!!! Its BS!
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Are any of the brake fittings different.
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Originally posted by 82streetracer
Are any of the brake fittings different.
If you swapping a -SE susp into a SA. You will have different brake line pitch. If its a 81-85 FB , and swapping in a -SE, it will be a direct swap!
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