lowering springs for the AE92

[stancati]

i was looking around and it seems that the 93-97 corolla uses the exact same struts and springs as the AE92 (88-91 4-door and 2-door)...does anyone out there know if this is true??
because the springs for the 93-97 are more common, less expensive, and are of more variety.

[macst19]

Originally Posted by stancati

i was looking around and it seems that the 93-97 corolla uses the exact same struts and springs as the AE92 (88-91 4-door and 2-door)...does anyone out there know if this is true??
because the springs for the 93-97 are more common, less expensive, and are of more variety.

I don't know if they match or not but I know they're some variety on springs. IE: Eibach, Apex, B&G, Intrax, Sprint and for Coilovers: GC(Sleeves), TEIN, K-Sport

[macst19]

Originally Posted by stancati

i was looking around and it seems that the 93-97 corolla uses the exact same struts and springs as the AE92 (88-91 4-door and 2-door)...does anyone out there know if this is true??
because the springs for the 93-97 are more common, less expensive, and are of more variety.

I don't know if they match or not but I know they're some variety on springs. IE: Eibach, Apex, B&G, Intrax, Sprint and for Coilovers: GC(Sleeves), TEIN, K-Sport

[ae924d]

double post ftw lol

[REN69]

That could be the case, are you willing to take the chance and order them though? Hopefully you can return them if they don't match.

[RobMilkshakes]

I remember looking into this, but next time I'm at work I'll double check, but I'm pretty sure the mounting points at the knuckle are the same but the springs and seat are larger in diameter.

[Ghostyman]

On a similar note... does anyone know where to get springs that raise the car? Maybe something that's from another car but is the same diameter?

[ae924d]

Originally Posted by Ghostyman

On a similar note... does anyone know where to get springs that raise the car? Maybe something that's from another car but is the same diameter?

Im scared....

[jmaz87]

my k-sports allow quite a bit of travel. i'd say up to 2-3 inches above stock or down to about 2in from the ground

[Ghostyman]

Originally Posted by ae924d

Im scared....

When I'm done, I'll be somewhere between jmaz87 and okiejoe in terms of Mad Max-ness. I want more ground clearance on this... bigger tires and a slight spring raise might be just what I need. Then it's time to see what this thing can do offroad in the desert with snow chains and a come-along.

[toyotaspeed90]

If you have a GT-S it's cheaper to use the GT-S suspension -- reason being that stock GT-S suspension has "serviceable" struts. You only need to purchase the strut inserts rather than the entire strut unit.

As for springs, play it safe and just order for an ae92.

[eage8]

Originally Posted by RobMilkshakes

I remember looking into this, but next time I'm at work I'll double check, but I'm pretty sure the mounting points at the knuckle are the same but the springs and seat are larger in diameter.

+1

that's what I've heard as well

[ae924d]

Originally Posted by Ghostyman

When I'm done, I'll be somewhere between jmaz87 and okiejoe in terms of Mad Max-ness. I want more ground clearance on this... bigger tires and a slight spring raise might be just what I need. Then it's time to see what this thing can do offroad in the desert with snow chains and a come-along.

i do have to say even at stock ride height, the sedan is fun offroad

[jmaz87]

Mad Max... What does max know...
he copied me

[Ghostyman]

Originally Posted by jmaz87

Mad Max... What does max know...
he copied me

Psssh, your interior is better than the exterior.