Wtb: Coilovers!

Discussion in 'Parts Wanted' started by PazzwordJDM, Aug 30, 2013.

  1. PazzwordJDM

    PazzwordJDM Member

    Looking to buy coilovers. They can be specific to our cars or 5th gen coilovers and I'll fab them to fit. My budget is 500 shipped to Grand Rapids, MI
     
  2. racerb

    racerb Well-Known Member

    Here is basically what I have on my car, I fabricated everything else and bought used Koni inserts and also have a spare set of KYB AGXs should I decide to use them.....

    http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=89/CA=89

    Here is the finished product as it looked before I re-installed, oh and I lowered perch height about 1"-2" with my own strut collars......

    More Work on The Celica 004.jpg
    The strut on the left was totally finished, with new higher rate springs, removed brake line support and replacement bump stop, cut down to proper height!

    racerb :eng101
     
  3. PazzwordJDM

    PazzwordJDM Member

    Ok Just a few questions..
    I wanted to do this actually, but Im confused as far as shocks, I tried to order new front shocks because mine are blown and they only provide a shock "cartridge" and Ive never dealt with these before. How are they installed to the base of the shock?

    also what "Koni inserts" are you talking about?

    and where did you get those camber plates?? Awesome lol
     
  4. racerb

    racerb Well-Known Member

    The front struts are just housings for cartridge inserts, they have a removable top nut which allows insert replacement. The original unit has to be pulled and allowed to drain, because the fluid is free flowing inside.

    The Koni inserts are available through Tire Rack and a few other dealers.....
    http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...utoModel=Celica+GTS&autoYear=1988&autoModClar=

    Here is the rear insert with the housing I was preparing to modify....
    http://smg.photobucket.com/user/racerb/media/GTS Race Mods/ShifterMods012.jpg.html?sort=3&o=94

    The camber plates are from Cusco and came straight from Japan, and I'm not sure if they're still available, as they came from Toy Sport.....

    racerb :study
     
    Last edited: Aug 30, 2013

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