1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 04:39 AM
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suspension swap

what parts from a gsl se will i need to swap the front end of my 85 base model
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 05:42 AM
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All of them .

~T.J.

PS - Search, Its definatly out there...

PPS - There was only one recall on the first gen that I know of (12/1976 - 02/1983), and it wasnt even a huge problem, so they must have built them right

IN CERTAIN HIGH SALT AREAS, THE IDLER ARM IS EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT WHICH CAUSES THE DUST SEAL TO DETERIORATE RESULTING IN IDLER ARM PIN CORROSION. THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO FREEZE AND BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BROKEN IDLER ARM PIN COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 11:58 AM
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Just get the whole strut assembly. The only difference is bigger brakes and a slightly taller damper. If you're only doing the front you don't need to swap the master cylinder/proportioning valve.
Don't forget the wheels since you'll have a different bolt pattern up front.
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Old Aug 5, 2002 | 05:40 PM
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gsl se swap

thanks rotor lynn
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