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Re: Help identify my struts + possible brake upgrades! Pics (Warning 56kers!)
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Sat, 08 October 2005 23:14
 
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| myne wrote on Sat, 08 October 2005 23:44 |
This might sound retarded, but some of the front wheel drive struts may fit in there. You'll HAVE to get the end of the CV and bolt it in as normal to hold it together but it does open a wider range of choices should you get desperate.
AFIK my ae82 has ae92 struts/hubs. Since the only real difference is the CV; the balljoint, strut top and steering arm will probably fit up fairly easy. You will probably end up with a slightly wider track (because the balljoint isnt directly under most struts) and a little negative camber.
Wider track couldnt really hurt, but camber would need to be checked.
It'll also open up a wider range of shocks if you pick the right struts.
Assuming your strut is out, it sould only take about 15mins to check. I'd probably take all the bolts out at home, put them back in, drive to a wrecker, jack it up, take the strut out and try a few alternatives.
Just dont forget the CV end if you decide fwd struts might work.
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FWD struts wont fit easily, dont even bother trying. It is a completely different setup, especially as the FWD setup is made for the axle to be protruding. In order to get it setup you would need to construct a custom stubaxle and mount it with that in there. May as well just mount S13 bits if you are going to that extreme.
And to be honest i have no idea why you would when there are so many good Toyota upgrades which just bolt right on.
As for this, it might be worth looking at the Corona/Hilux/Peugot brake upgrade, especially if you are going to coilovers.
EDIT: Regarding the weld, its not on any of my Lower Control Arms (thats the term btw). But it does look relatively stock. Have a look on the underside to see if it has been reinforced. Although that could just mean that the previous owner had recognised that it was a weak point.
One common way to get the right pickups on each end is to cut the control arms in half and splice them with others. One example of this is the S13 upgrade to AE86s, where the LCA is cut in half, and the inner is welded to an S13 outer.
[Updated on: Sat, 08 October 2005 23:17]
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