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FOR SALE: '88 Cradle Swap Adapters by Blacktree
Started on | : 10-16-2019 05:32 PM |
Replies | : 16 (716 views) |
Last post by | : sourmash on 10-29-2019 05:01 PM |
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Oct 16th, 2019
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Blacktree Member Posts: 20770 From: Central Florida Registered: Dec 2001
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When you install an '88 cradle into an '84-87 Fiero, you need to relocate the tops of the struts to maintain proper suspension geometry. These brackets are used for that. They move the tops of the struts inward (toward the center of the car) and forward, to keep that '88 Fiero handling. And that's the whole point of the cradle swap, right?  That said, there are a couple caveats to these adapters. First of all, stock springs will not work with them. You'll need to use coilover springs. Also, you'll need to cut a hole in each strut tower, to make room for the relocated strut. These adapters are used, but in excellent condition. I originally bought them from Arraut Motorsports (aka West Shore Fabricators). I also bought new hardware for them, so you won't have to. Here are a couple photos:  Asking price is $100, which includes US Priority Mail to anywhere in the USA. Sorry, no international shipping. Paypal or money order are both good for payment. Thanks for watching.
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05:32 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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Flying_Dan Member Posts: 95 From: Washington Registered: Apr 2018
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PM Sent.
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06:35 PM
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Blacktree Member Posts: 20770 From: Central Florida Registered: Dec 2001
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Sale pending. Wow, that was quick!
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07:02 PM
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Oct 17th, 2019
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SCCA FIERO Member Posts: 3808 From: Ogden, Utah Registered: May 99
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Let me know if the sale doesn't happen and I'll buy them.
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09:15 AM
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Blacktree Member Posts: 20770 From: Central Florida Registered: Dec 2001
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** SOLD **thanks everyone
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02:29 PM
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Lilchief Member Posts: 1741 From: Vevay,Indiana Registered: Feb 2004
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It would be nice if you could make a template of your adapters. Then people could make their own. Just an idea.
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04:57 PM
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Oct 20th, 2019
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Blacktree Member Posts: 20770 From: Central Florida Registered: Dec 2001
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^^ That's a good idea. Maybe we can talk about that in a more appropriate section of the forum.
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02:16 PM
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Oct 25th, 2019
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lou_dias Member Posts: 5356 From: Warwick, RI Registered: Jun 2000
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I've used these on an 87 cradle just to benefit from the better strut orientation... Plus I needed more room for my wide wheels...
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02:18 PM
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Oct 27th, 2019
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kevin Member Posts: 2722 From: Elk Grove, CA USA Registered: Jan 2000
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Yes, yes, and YES!!! The making of a template of these will benefit all Fiero owners! Me included. Naturally, if you make many of them, you can then sell them and put money in your pockets💰!!! Cordially, kevin
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12:11 PM
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qwikgta Member Posts: 4670 From: Virginia Beach, VA Registered: Jan 2001
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agree, please, please make a template. with the closing of AMS/Held these are like diamonds, rare and worth a lot of money. Someone needs to pick up on these easy to build items that the community still wants, and offer them up for sale. I don't have the welding skills but someone out there does.
Rob
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05:10 PM
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Oct 28th, 2019
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turbo86se Member Posts: 2098 From: Carroll Valley, PA Registered: Oct 1999
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Put me on the list too. Got an '87 GT with '88 cradle, one of the last pieces to get her back together.
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08:26 AM
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PFF
System Bot
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sourmash Member Posts: 4558 From: Registered: Jul 2016
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Total ratings: 50
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Please ad me, too. Also, posting a couple of pics of them installed would be helpful as well.
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09:55 AM
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Flying_Dan Member Posts: 95 From: Washington Registered: Apr 2018
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10:30 AM
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Luke Member Posts: 467 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Nov 2005
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I have a set of the springs that go with these, sorry no coilover sleeves though.
Shoot me a PM if interested
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11:29 AM
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Oct 29th, 2019
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kevin Member Posts: 2722 From: Elk Grove, CA USA Registered: Jan 2000
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Fellas , .... and in particular theogre. Holy Smokes! That is a lot of information! I cannot process that much computer data. To simplify, I do not want this valuable piece of Fiero manufacturing design to go away! Is there any way to move forward for someone to take the next step to make these more available? Cordially, Kevin
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11:30 AM
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kevin Member Posts: 2722 From: Elk Grove, CA USA Registered: Jan 2000
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Fellas , .... and in particular theogre. Holy Smokes! That is a lot of information! I cannot process that much computer data. To simplify, I do not want this valuable piece of Fiero manufacturing design to go away! Is there any way to move forward for someone to take the next step to make these more available? Cordially, Kevin
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11:38 AM
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sourmash Member Posts: 4558 From: Registered: Jul 2016
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Total ratings: 50
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lol. It's not like they can't be made at any time in the future if nobody acts right now. It's a piece of plate with 4 holes and something welded to it.
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05:01 PM
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