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by maxdout
Wed Sep 16, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Kevin's TE27 Project
Replies: 16
Views: 22765

Re: Kevin's TE27 Project

I have the rear end in and the new brake lines installed. The Ebrake cables installed as well. The te27 has been back on the road for 2 months now. However there is a new issue. Lots of tire rubbing. I've placed an order for some custom springs but they have yet to arrive. Ended up eating one of the...
by maxdout
Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Kevin's TE27 Project
Replies: 16
Views: 22765

Re: Kevin's TE27 Project

The hard part was finding someone to make me some axles. I had located 3 places that could possibly shorten my gts axles and make it to work with my new gts rear end. After talking with them and measuring the axles i had, I knew which place i was taking it to. I ended up going with Spence at Wier Pe...
by maxdout
Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:54 pm
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Kevin's TE27 Project
Replies: 16
Views: 22765

Re: Kevin's TE27 Project

Mike @ TolleFab helped me cut all of the old stuff off of the GTS rear housing, shorten the axle housing and remount the leaf spring perches. The final product from Mike http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj537/kevyboi/TE27/IMG_3502_zpse09fd494.jpg brake line tab http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums...
by maxdout
Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Kevin's TE27 Project
Replies: 16
Views: 22765

Re: Kevin's TE27 Project

This was much harder than I originally thought. I've removed the old rear end. http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj537/kevyboi/TE27/IMG_3476_zpsa941193a.jpg GTS Rear end taken apart. http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj537/kevyboi/TE27/IMG_3478_zps4f61a121.jpg You can see the 2 housings next to ...
by maxdout
Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Kevin's TE27 Project
Replies: 16
Views: 22765

Re: Kevin's TE27 Project

Updating the rear end on the te27.

1985 GTS Rear end disc to disc with oem lsd

Image
by maxdout
Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Kevin's TE27 Project
Replies: 16
Views: 22765

Re: Kevin's TE27 Project

basic bucket to do list: lift the car up 1/2 inch or so - fix the rear. figure out why the trans won't go downshift into 2nd. improve brake feel/booster delete improve steering So I took the family out for a drive and the kids want to go to this random park that we drive by. During the drive I hear ...
by maxdout
Tue Aug 18, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: Kevin's TE27 Project
Replies: 16
Views: 22765

Kevin's TE27 Project

I've been a long time member and never posted my build. I'd like to share my build, process, lessons learned etc in case others are doing the same. Also hoping to get some pointers and tips! The overall te is in decent shape and has all original interior and windows. some basic specs as she sits at ...
by maxdout
Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: te27 leaf spring bushings
Replies: 1
Views: 7893

Re: te27 leaf spring bushings

i bought some whiteline ones i believe. I can get you the p/n if you still are looking to do it


actually found the info: just in case others need

Rear Spring Eye and Shackle Bushing Kit :W71670

Part Number: W71669
Rear Leaf Spring Bushings - Front Eye
by maxdout
Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: TE21/S2000 Swap
Replies: 70
Views: 104306

Re: TE21/S2000 Swap

Rolap,
so which cable did you end up using for the front cable.
by maxdout
Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: Project Gallery
Topic: TE21/S2000 Swap
Replies: 70
Views: 104306

Re: TE21/S2000 Swap

looking good! sent u a pm question on the rear end.