G.T. Fieros

To those swapping an 88 cradle into an 84-87 chassis, this is for you. As you may or may not know, the 88's have the strut towers closer together.
When installing the 88 cradle into the 84-87 cars, one must position the struts to match the location of the 88.

Since these measurements may be difficult to obtain, I mapped them out for you.

When looking "DOWN" from the top of the 84-87 engine bay, (and standing behind the rear of the car facing forward), the new 88 strut shaft location will be:
INWARD (43.96 mm) or 1.731" (1 3/4" is close)
FORWARD (23.57 mm) or 0.928" (15/16" is close)

These measurements are "per strut". You'll have to move both struts!

I hope this helps anyone going down this road.

if you don't mind making the trip I have two 88,s here one with the engine out and an 86 with the engine out that you can take all the measurements from to make sure you have every thing you need.

I thank you for your offer in allowing me to use your car for measurement purposes. If I'm ever in the area, I'll let you know.
Shayne

Hello Shayne, you could just use the strut relocation brackets, I have a pair if you want to borrow to copy a set. This would be the easiest method.

This seems like a viable option. As you know, I can replicate any parts since I work in a fab shop and have full access to a CNC laser, brake and other cool tools. I should borrow the 88 cradle that you also have and make a jig for future use! Lol.

If you want. Jeremy borrowed one to duplicate couple years ago

It's still sitting around somewhere I think.....

Jer