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Old 10-30-2006, 11:27 AM
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turbo's have different suspension right? so will this setup made for a turbo fit my 86 NA?
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yes they should...there is a spindle differance but I am sure they all changed in 85.5
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NO.

They will not fit. The bolt pattern is different in spacing and width where the struts attach to the spindle. They are the same for 86-on Turbos and 87-on N/A's. The 86 N/A is still the old spacing and width.
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They will not fit. The bolt pattern is different in spacing and width where the struts attach to the spindle. They are the same for 86-on Turbos and 87-on N/A's. The 86 N/A is still the old spacing and width.
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nope wont fit- i compared rocks turbo struts to tifo's old spindles from his 85.5 that i have on the shelf- wont fit.
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Damn you are right ...I forgot that I changed everything on my car spindles and struts. sorry
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i have a used 86 front turbo brake setup, knuckles etc for 200 if any is looking
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yeah. Tifo is the Rennlist wheel guru... one look, and he can tell you if they'd fit or not...
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and suspension guru..



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