just starting my ke55 wagon project, just wondering what is the easiest front brake conv, want to change it to 5 stud also, any advice taken, thanks

what 5 stud pattern do you wanna convert to?

 

Going by whats in his thread, Curly has used MX73 cressida struts in his KE38 (KE55 wagon)

Edited January 25, 201016 yr by SLO-030

was hoping to change it to holden stud pattern, i also have heard about a guy putting commodore struts in

for the cost involved to fit commodore struts in, I think you'd be better off using the hopper stoppers kit, available in any pcd you like.

 

when you factor in the costs of buying commodore struts, then modifying them to suit (shortening, reconditioning, ect) it would probably be cheaper to just use hoppers kit.

 

I would also reccomend using the ford stud pattern, as the wheel selection is much broader.

XT130 struts, VB-VP integral hub rotors and a pair of SW13B Hilux calipers and your set.

 

RA40 steering arms, KE30/55 spring hats/ strut tops and its all bolt in.

 

All that would be left it to convert to coilover or have a spring made to suit the Corona perch and KE spring hat.

Edited January 27, 201016 yr by SLO-030

xt130 struts, peugeot rotors, LN106 hilux 4 spot calipers and MS65 crown hubs

 

Massive brake upgrade, ford 5 stud and the alignment isnt that far out on a KE30-55

XT130 struts, VB-VP integral hub rotors and a pair of SW13B Hilux calipers and your set.

 

RA40 steering arms, KE30/55 spring hats/ strut tops and its all bolt in.

 

All that would be left it to convert to coilover or have a spring made to suit the Corona perch and KE spring hat.

 

sorry for the thread mining...... do you have any pics of this set-up? is it all bolt on or any little tricks?