88' Cradle Swap to early Fiero strut adapter thread: (Page 4/4)
Franked AUG 28, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by fieroguru:


What I have suggested to another member is to try and install the 88 cradle by just moving the strut inboard from the 84-87 spot and forget about moving it forward. The slight change in caster angle won't be a big deal and the impact this change would have on toe control would "probably" be minimal. Most 88's look like the wheel is to far forward and keeping the stuts in the 84-87 loction (front/back will move the wheel rearward about 1/8" to 1/4"




Guru, couldn't you use your adjustable lower links to move the hub rearward, and compensate (at least some) for the caster change brought on by not moving the strut top forward?
Frank
fieroguru AUG 28, 08:19 PM

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Originally posted by Franked:
Guru, couldn't you use your adjustable lower links to move the hub rearward, and compensate (at least some) for the caster change brought on by not moving the strut top forward?
Frank



Not without causing other more significant issues than caster (which is probably the least significant suspension geometry parameter for the Fiero rear suspension).
Will AUG 29, 05:22 PM
Keeping the top pivot further back probably leads to better ride quality by allowing the wheel to move rearward a smidgen more when it hits a bump.
sluppy123 DEC 03, 02:01 PM
I have been working on these parts for a few months now. They are exact copies of the adapters on my 87 gt with a 88 cradle. The metal parts were easy to make but sourcing the poly bushings and spring isolators has been a tough task. I now have a very limited number of these adapters available. They include all the poly mounts for the spring and shocks. Buyer will need to provide shocks, coilover sleeves and 2.5" ID springs. Parts are powder coated black. Cost is $235 for a pair.