So I am needing to get the CVs and brakes overhauled on the MB, but deadline = 0.5 x time available.
As result will likely be paying for the work to be done.
buut, I am loath to pay just as much for stock aftermarket parts, when near enough to the same dollars could get a slight upgrade - even if just to newer model parts.
I know using the SF Swift struts is a bit fat for the MB bodywork unless modified.
Are the Knuckle/Hubs/Brakes/Outer CVs able to be fitted up?
Considering if I go to a wrecker and get bits to refurb, it may be easier to find compatible parts. Probably identical to what is on MB/SA Swift, but easier to search for.
SA Swift outer CV:
http://seekpart24.com/jakoparts/joint-k ... 71&at=4094
SF Swift outer CV:
http://seekpart24.com/jakoparts/joint-k ... 71&at=4115
So should be able to be stuck onto MB shafts.
Using SF Swift components
Breyten, the spline on the SF will fit into the MB stuff but the dust seal is a different diameter. Additionally the SF inners are different to MB which is why I had to make the shafts for mine. I think I still have some photos and stuff of the SF struts when I was stuffing around with them and MB springs to try and make them fit.
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
Last edited by nelpd96 on Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:29 am, edited 2 times in total.
Hi Paul,
Yeah, there are/were some photos in your thread, but I think they only showed the strut. I'm hoping the SF knuckle bolts up at least as easy as the SA/Matiz ones do to the MB strut.
I realise the inner CVs are different, so just looking at having the SF outer CVs fitted onto the MB shafts (19 spline). Then the CV <> Hub interface would be as designed on the SF.
Only point of MB<>SF stuff would be the LCA, driveshaft and strut/TRE connections.
Hopeful advantages:
SF parts availability/price
12mm stud
plus the fact I'd be doing it with new/overhauled parts.
Yeah, there are/were some photos in your thread, but I think they only showed the strut. I'm hoping the SF knuckle bolts up at least as easy as the SA/Matiz ones do to the MB strut.
I realise the inner CVs are different, so just looking at having the SF outer CVs fitted onto the MB shafts (19 spline). Then the CV <> Hub interface would be as designed on the SF.
Only point of MB<>SF stuff would be the LCA, driveshaft and strut/TRE connections.
Hopeful advantages:
SF parts availability/price
12mm stud
plus the fact I'd be doing it with new/overhauled parts.
1987 Suzuki Mighty Boy - F5A, stocker.
Work fleet, or Wife's Jeep Rubicon.
Work fleet, or Wife's Jeep Rubicon.
Cancel most of that last post, re-reading your thead Paul, and looks like most of the into is there!
http://www.teammightyboy.com/forum/view ... 0&start=15
Guess I forgot, not having read it through (again) for a few months...
http://www.teammightyboy.com/forum/view ... 0&start=15
Guess I forgot, not having read it through (again) for a few months...
1987 Suzuki Mighty Boy - F5A, stocker.
Work fleet, or Wife's Jeep Rubicon.
Work fleet, or Wife's Jeep Rubicon.
Huzzah!
Picked up a '90 GA Swift SF310 today. Will serve as my train station runabout for now, so the wife can have her sleep-in and car as well!
It's in poor condition, think the lower ball joints and TREs are buggered, and there is a nasty oil leak somewhere. Its the tin-top engine, 5speed and has 4 good tyres.
Picked up a '90 GA Swift SF310 today. Will serve as my train station runabout for now, so the wife can have her sleep-in and car as well!
It's in poor condition, think the lower ball joints and TREs are buggered, and there is a nasty oil leak somewhere. Its the tin-top engine, 5speed and has 4 good tyres.
1987 Suzuki Mighty Boy - F5A, stocker.
Work fleet, or Wife's Jeep Rubicon.
Work fleet, or Wife's Jeep Rubicon.