Ke30 Front Struts And Brakes Into Ke10

[Davros El Davros]

Hey All,

 

Been reading up on rollaclub for a while, but this is my first post...

 

My name is Dave, I am located in Wollongong NSW and have a 1967 KE10.

I only recently purchased the car -

It has a fairly stock 5k, 5 speed gearbox, Single downdraft Aisan carb (had twin SUs but have taken them off for rebuilding), extractors and a tonne of new bits and pieces that I have replaced.

Its a pretty tidy car, and Ill post some flicks soon.

 

I am looking to upgrade my brakes and stud pattern, and have extensively read the FAQ and the forum which has been really helpful.

 

One thing I would like some advice on is putting complete front struts, springs and hubs from a KE30 directly into the KE10.

 

I have read up on the forum about inserting later model struts into the KE10, using a KE10 1" spacer, and also read up about changing to a later model stud pattern and discs.

 

I was wondering if the whole front strut/spring/hub unit from the KE30 will bolt into the KE10, and what effect it may have on steering, camber etc. I am also looking to changing to later model brakes, axles and springs on the back as well.

 

Thanks in advance, and sorry about the epic post...!

 

Davros

[Super Jamie]

no, ke30 spring diameter is too large, and the base bolt pattern is different

the only strut which fits ke10 is ke10

 

you could change to entire ke20 front end if you like however this would take a bit of custom work to get the crossmember to fit, and you would NEED to connect a swaybar somehow

[Davros El Davros]

thanks jamie,

 

Ill probably look at just changing the front brakes and stud pattern over then, and keep the KE10 springs and struts.

Too much messing around to change to complete KE20 front end:)

 

To change the back wheel stud pattern, can I use KE30 axles and have them shortened?

[mattress]

Yeah mate i have looked at throwing in later model struts but it really is a lot of stuffing about. You could use a different 'plate' (don't know part name) to bolt the strut to the balljoint but its going to add some positive camber....