So I have hit a snag... anyone got some help to offer?

[Shag]

Everyone I have talked to assured me that GTX rear 4wd struts would fit the rear of my 4wd bg22. Well I got a call from the tech doing the work today..and he said that the bolt patter is not the same?? Im not sure quiet what he is talking about yet..but Im going to check it out tomorrow for a more sure answer. Anyone got any ideas as to why this would be?

[Kitty]

work log eh?

0/10

[Shag]

uhh yeah..idk im not sure..hahah. There are alot of threads..sometimes Im lost. Im just trying to find answers! even corksport told me this would work with no moding..now here i am..it does not work.. and my DD is out of comission for who knows how long.

[FazdaBoy4ever]

Its not that your information is wrong its that the suspension company is wrong. Most people put them in themselves and just use washers and what not. The gtr IS different the gtx is the exact same (except brake line tabs on the rear struts of the 4wd). Gtx 4wd and fwd suspension ALL interchanges, gtr does not... btw I agree for a "worklog" this is about a -10/10

[Shag]

Okay so you are saying they should fit? What should I check for when I go up there tomorrom? They are from mazda..the are "88-89 4wd rear struts" they also are kybs.. and what is the -10/10 about..haha

[Shag]

oh i get it okay hahah lets see here.. my "worklog"
1990 4wd protege
Things that are done;
Rebuilt stock head
all new CV's
new tie rods
new brake lines

Working on;
Four new struts(KYB)
Two new sway bars, Rear 20mm J-spec. Front j-spec GTR sway bar
New control arm bushings
new sway bar bushings
LSD rear

[Turpro]

Corksport and others told you bf gtx struts will fit? Are you sure you asked if the BF struts will fit or did you just say "GTX"? Because IIRC the BF gtx and BG GTX have different struts. Totally different chassis. I'm moving this to the right section.

[viper_707]

Okay so you are saying they should fit? What should I check for when I go up there tomorrom? They are from mazda..the are "88-89 4wd rear struts" they also are kybs.. and what is the -10/10 about..haha

thats your problem right there

[almighty4wd]

Yeah. BF and BG struts are not interchangeable. Top hats are different bolt patterns, different lengths, different stroke. Somewhere I had a xls file comparing BF, BG, 626, 929, and a few others. None "just" line up with the BG requirements.

[jay]

What he said, bf gtx stuts won't bolt to your bg. I modded the hell outta my old struts to be able to use them as spares.

[Shag]

Yeah thank you guys...I have the new parts on the way. Should be here tomorrow. I did not know that there were differences like that in the 88-89 and 90-93. Thank you!