Ke10/11 Front Strut Questions

[rbfrog]

hey all.

I'm new to this and just wondering if theres any struts from other toyotas that will fit into my ke11 to give me larger wheelbearings, stub axles and bigger brake options.

any help would be good. thanks

[Rolliac]

Yes Dude there Certainly is.

Check out the Knowledge Base/ FAQ up the top of the page. The Suspension and Breaks section will tell you all you need to now.

Don’t forget to ditch the front transverse leaf spring and install a sway bar from Whiteline Automotive. :dance:

[rbfrog]

Yes Dude there Certainly is.

Check out the Knowledge Base/ FAQ up the top of the page. The Suspension and Breaks section will tell you all you need to now.

Don’t forget to ditch the front transverse leaf spring and install a sway bar from Whiteline Automotive. :dance:

 

 

ive read and read and read that doesnt say anything about changing to later struts and ditching the leaf and fitting a swaybar. that info is exactly what i need. all it says in the suspension section is how to lower your ke10 usuing ke20 top hats

[mattress]

In short, yes but it's pretty difficult...

[Rolliac]

In other posts it's been descussed about the Whiteline sway bar (probably should be put in the FAQ’s). I think all that use them would agree that there a good idea. Costs about $200. Ordered mine through autObarn.

 

The struts and control arms are unique on the ke10 series and can’t be changed with any other modal/make that I’ve heard without cross member mods.

So when it comes time for new struts, later modal inserts can be used. Also useful when lowering with ke20 upper spring perches as later modal inserts are sorter (enabling use of shorter captive spring).

Here's the link.

Replacing front stut inserts on ke1x

 

I just read your other topic. Are you still doing a V6 conversion?

I'm not an expert and can't tell you weather these suspension Modifications would be appropriate for you.

At a guess you would need stronger springs for the extra weight.

Edited September 25, 2008 by Rolliac

[rbfrog]

In other posts it's been descussed about the Whiteline sway bar (probably should be put in the FAQ’s). I think all that use them would agree that there a good idea. Costs about $200. Ordered mine through autObarn.

 

The struts and control arms are unique on the ke10 series and can’t be changed with any other modal/make that I’ve heard without cross member mods.

So when it comes time for new struts, later modal inserts can be used. Also useful when lowering with ke20 upper spring perches as later modal inserts are sorter (enabling use of shorter captive spring).

Here's the link.

Replacing front stut inserts on ke1x

 

I just read your other topic. Are you still doing a V6 conversion?

I'm not an expert and can't tell you weather these suspension Modifications would be appropriate for you.

At a guess you would need stronger springs for the extra weight.

 

yep still doing v6 its all in.

almost time for suspension and brakes. I'm just a little worried about the size of the stub axles on the std struts. i don't car how much messing around is involved i just need to be pointed in the right direction of what struts, control arms, etc fit best then i can make em all fit. i fitted vs front end but needed to much mods to fit correctly .car is stil very light and with the commodore 5speed i didnt rely drop the height very much. corner weights are around 110kg each corner. any one know the std corner weights

 

all help appreciated thanks

[camerondownunder88]

Hi,

I have seen some KE1X cars with KE20 front suspension/ struts and all fitted. can't BE DONE. Bit of stuffing around but can be done so anything that fits a KE2X that makes them larger should be able to be fitted into a KE1X car if your keen enough

 

Cameron

[Rolliac]

Hopefully someone with more sound advice can help.

I would think keep the stock control arms.

I read a post from one dude that said: “93 ford taurus ball joints fit in the control arm and fit the steering arm”.

I’ve also seen a dude on here with what looked like an adapter plate between the stock steering arms and different modal struts. But I can’t find the link.

You see the KE1x’s have 3 bolts mounting the strut to the steering arm where as other modals have 2 bolts.

I think the end result you want the control arms to be spot on horizontal (consider when choosing spring).

[mattress]

I can't believe you raped a KE10/11 with a commodore V6 of all things. Shame on you...

 

As Rolliac has said i saw the adaptor too and i tried to find the link but no good, sorry...

[Rolliac]

You’ll probably get a lot of that hear mate. where pretty sentimental about our ke1x’s.

On the other hand as long as you look after it (it’s not a bush basher) and have respect for the old girls heritage I’m fine with it. After all I would love to build a tubbed ke10 drag car like this one.check it out

Tuff 4k's are cool too.

[rbfrog]

You’ll probably get a lot of that hear mate. where pretty sentimental about our ke1x’s.

On the other hand as long as you look after it (it’s not a bush basher) and have respect for the old girls heritage I’m fine with it. After all I would love to build a tubbed ke10 drag car like this one.check it out

Tuff 4k's are cool too.

 

 

that ke10s crazy.

mine ant no bush basher don't worry.

that sounds like what I'm after any one know the link or anything simmiliar.

thanks guys