AE86 Springs for T18 Struts?

[7000rpm]

Hi Guys

I have searched and find conflicting info

Bought some T18 series 2 front struts for my Ke70. I need some lowered springs. As ae86's are more common, wondering if anyone has tried fitting them?

I have called a reputable parts supplier that advised they are different diameters and don't directly fit.

 

Cheers

 

 

[oldeskewltoy]

USA member here so unsure of T18, but I have a 1983 E7 coupe that I've fitted AE86 struts too.

 

The most significant difference for fitting AE86 struts into an E7 chassis is the E7 chassis has 12mm more room between the strut towers....  Let that sink in.

 

What that 12mm does is change the kingpin angle of the axle/strut - So using AE86 struts(brakes) in an E7 results in positive camber - you don't want positive camber.   So if using AE86 strut tubes... you either need adjustable tops, or a longer lower control arm to adjust for the difference in kingpin angle

 

DOH ... springs.....   I'm pretty sure you can't run AE86 springs in E7 strut tubes...  I've forgotten the specifics, but it was either the lower, or upper spring retainer that has different diameters

Edited May 16, 2017 by oldeskewltoy

[LittleRedSpirit]

No they are model specific.

You can swap to ae86 gear.

Or stick with t18.  I think they are a 2 inch strut so shock choice isnt too bad if you can find a spring.

[7000rpm]

Thanks for the advice guys.

looks like i will order lowered t18 springs to suit. Not sure where to get shortened shocks to suit though?

Oh and yes i have adjustable camber tops

Edited May 17, 2017 by 7000rpm