R1-Locost
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 posted on 3/9/04 at 01:04 PM |
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Sierra XR4 / 4x4
Right then First question: is the XR4 the same as the XR4x4 or not?
Second one is I want to use the Sierra as the only doner and make as much of it as I can so what should I remove and what needs to be altered to use
it?
I know about the brakes rear diff but thats about it! What happens with the hubs?
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ned
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| posted on 3/9/04 at 01:23 PM |
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they are different. xr4i is earlier and 2wd, xr4x4 is later and 4 wheel drive. differences in gearboxes accordingly..
Other more minor differences too.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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James
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| posted on 3/9/04 at 01:28 PM |
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First answer: No, they are different.
It's hard to find a donor that has everything you want. For a start, if you want a 4x4 (LSD) back end then the front hubs are no good to you. I
suspect it'll also have power steering.
If I was you I'd find a low spec 2.0 Sierra with a manual rack. Strip this of everything (and I mean everything!  ). Then buy a 4x4 back end
from a scrappy or someone on here.
When my Sierra went back to the scrappy it was pretty much an empty shell- I've used a surprising amount of it.
What's more surprising is that even with this I've used parts from a further 14/15 other cars! 
Hope that helps,
James
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R1-Locost
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| posted on 3/9/04 at 01:33 PM |
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OK so get a normal 2.0 Seirra and take everything.
What do I need other than the diff from the 4x4?
And what needs to be done with the hubs?
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mackie
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| posted on 3/9/04 at 02:08 PM |
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To use sierra front uprights you need to get an adapter plug to allow a balljoint to be fitted where the strut was.
MK can sell you a pair (along with suitable wishbones should you require them).
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R1-Locost
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| posted on 3/9/04 at 02:38 PM |
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I think I heard somewhere that a Mk 2 astra ball joint would fit. Any one know if thats true?
[Edited on 3/9/04 by R1-Locost]
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ned
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| posted on 3/9/04 at 02:45 PM |
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mk2 astra balljoint should fit a sierra upright. incidentally the same balljoint is used on the later daewoos that are a copy of the astra..
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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twinturbo
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| posted on 3/9/04 at 10:01 PM |
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XR4i Originaly in 8 Lite 3Dr shell, 2.8L cologne, RWD no LSD . produced to B reg.
XR4i 1990 onwards, 5dr sierra Shell with 2.0 DOHC engine, RWD no LSD.
XR4x4 1985-1986 MK1 5Dr, 2.8 Colgone, 4 WD with rear LSD
XR4x4 1986-1988 MK2 5Dr, 2.8 Colgone, 4 WD with rear LSD
XR4x4 1988-1993 MK2,2a,2b 5Dr, 2.9 Colgone, 4 WD with rear LSD
XR4x4 1990-1993 MK2a,2b 5Dr, 2.0 DOHC 4 WD with rear LSD
TT
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