Sprin/shockers Upgrade

[ke71-rolla]

Looking at upgrading my suspension in ke70, just checking what the go is.

 

If i'm looking to do it in stages, ie springs first the shocks, is that a bad idea......i can't really see why it wouldn't, but just wanting to clarify

 

Also if I'm upgrading to "low" springs, will the shocks i need to buy be different, such as short stroke, or does this apply for different purposes?

 

Thanks

[fusion]

Front:

AE86 Struts or XT130 Corona

6KG springs roughly

Short stroke might be a good idea, not 100%. Theres the cheapy for around $150 (KYB Excel G), AGX 4 way adjustables ($300?), TRD front inserts ($300?)

Longer LCA's if you want. XT130. Get new bushes and balljoints at the same time

Upgrade front swaybar if you want. I'm running a 24mm adjustable item

New castor rod bushes

RA40 tie rod ends if you do get longer LCA's. Some say you can run the stock one, but my mechanic didn't like it to much

Strut brace

 

Rear:

Short Stroke options: Boge turbo ($150?), Bilistien ($300?), TRD Blue 8 way adjustable ($200 - $300)

Springs around 4.5kg

Rebush trailing arms

 

First do springs and shocks together.

Second rebush

Third maybe swaybars

Last more track (LCA's) and Camber (LCA's and can even add in camber tops)

 

All just rough and quickly done, so if somethings wrong let me know :)

 

Also another thing to make sure is a good set of tyres can go a long way to.

 

Cheers Fusion

Edited December 8, 2009 by fusion

[ke71-rolla]

ahaha that list is almost identical to mine hey read sooo many builds :), might just wait until i have all the parts i need and install it all in one go instead of gradually.

 

Thanks for that dude, is this what you're running in your corolla?

[fusion]

Pretty much :) If you want me to take you out for a spin when I get the front springs sorted PM me :(

 

I personally didn't do it all in one go, so theres no reason you have to either. Financially I found it easier doing it over time as the above can add up to a couple of grand easily.

 

Cheers Fusion