Suspension Again! - Toyota Celicas

asteele.19 · 09-18-2012, 09:22 PM

Still slowly working on my celi, with college started back up again, and work, my time to work on her has been drastically reduced, but I am still hoping to upgrade her over the winter in time to do some autocross. Buddy of mine wants me to do rally as well, but I'm afraid of the potential damage.

Anyways, So far I have added some cheap gr2 struts and megan lowering springs, and love it. Next, I am looking to first find, and then sometime install strut tower bars, front and rear(?), if someone makes one for the rear. I also need to replace the rear control arm or stabilizer bar bushings(rattling up a storm), and while I'm at it, probably should do the front as well. AAAND since I'm already down there, I would really like to upgrade/ replace the stabilizer bar links and get a bigger rear and front stabilizer bars.

So what all have you guys used? What brands have you had particular luck with? Any brands to shy away from? What type of bushings should I get? Links would be incredibly awesome and helpful, as googling can become confusing and overwhelming at times.
I'm a college kid paying my way through college. Needless to say I don't have a ton of money to be throwing around, so I don't need nor want the best money can buy. Don't want complete crap either, a happy medium would be nice.

Thanks again guys. Any inputs from experience and opinions are very appreciated!!

91GT · 09-19-2012, 01:40 AM

Energy bushings(red) for ur stabilizer bars F&R think if u look them up on Ebay u might get both for less than $50 F&R with new brackets... thats what i went for myself i didn't want to spend $$$ on a bigger stabilizer bar.. or u could go for a 92-93 bar its a little bit bigger i believe if im not mistaken..Junk yard would b ur best bet.. but my GT handles AwEsOmE n mine is lowered as well so ull b able to feel the difference
also for bars..i saw u mention something about that as well..
I went with UR(Ultra Racing) bar for the rear struts.. a little bit of cutting to rear panels n u GUD.. need to get new panels myself i kind of F*& up a bit lol think that bar goes for $130-$150... don't see no1 rocking that or any type of rear strut bar here in CALI... and when ever i pop my trunk people love it

besides its UL lol

asteele.19 · 09-19-2012, 07:04 PM

thanks for your help man.
Found the front strut bar and rear sway bar im going to go with.

My next question is can I use the rear strut bar for the hatchback on my coupe?

91GT · 09-20-2012, 01:02 AM

oh O_o u have a coupe ... hum i wouldn't know

asteele.19 · 09-20-2012, 09:16 AM

Yeah I tore apart my trunk last night. I don't think it'll work lol I'm just going to go with a front strut bar and rear stabilizer bar. And when I find one a front sway bar

09-18-2012, 09:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
asteele.19 Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 66	Suspension Again! Still slowly working on my celi, with college started back up again, and work, my time to work on her has been drastically reduced, but I am still hoping to upgrade her over the winter in time to do some autocross. Buddy of mine wants me to do rally as well, but I'm afraid of the potential damage. Anyways, So far I have added some cheap gr2 struts and megan lowering springs, and love it. Next, I am looking to first find, and then sometime install strut tower bars, front and rear(?), if someone makes one for the rear. I also need to replace the rear control arm or stabilizer bar bushings(rattling up a storm), and while I'm at it, probably should do the front as well. AAAND since I'm already down there, I would really like to upgrade/ replace the stabilizer bar links and get a bigger rear and front stabilizer bars. So what all have you guys used? What brands have you had particular luck with? Any brands to shy away from? What type of bushings should I get? Links would be incredibly awesome and helpful, as googling can become confusing and overwhelming at times. I'm a college kid paying my way through college. Needless to say I don't have a ton of money to be throwing around, so I don't need nor want the best money can buy. Don't want complete crap either, a happy medium would be nice. Thanks again guys. Any inputs from experience and opinions are very appreciated!!

09-19-2012, 01:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
91GT Guru Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 731	Energy bushings(red) for ur stabilizer bars F&R think if u look them up on Ebay u might get both for less than $50 F&R with new brackets... thats what i went for myself i didn't want to spend $$$ on a bigger stabilizer bar.. or u could go for a 92-93 bar its a little bit bigger i believe if im not mistaken..Junk yard would b ur best bet.. but my GT handles AwEsOmE n mine is lowered as well so ull b able to feel the difference also for bars..i saw u mention something about that as well.. I went with UR(Ultra Racing) bar for the rear struts.. a little bit of cutting to rear panels n u GUD.. need to get new panels myself i kind of F*& up a bit lol think that bar goes for $130-$150... don't see no1 rocking that or any type of rear strut bar here in CALI... and when ever i pop my trunk people love it besides its UL lol __________________ Edgar's 91 GT(hatchback)

09-20-2012, 01:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
91GT Guru Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 731	oh O_o u have a coupe ... hum i wouldn't know __________________ Edgar's 91 GT(hatchback)

09-19-2012, 07:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
asteele.19 Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 66	thanks for your help man. Found the front strut bar and rear sway bar im going to go with. My next question is can I use the rear strut bar for the hatchback on my coupe?

09-20-2012, 09:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
asteele.19 Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 66	Yeah I tore apart my trunk last night. I don't think it'll work lol I'm just going to go with a front strut bar and rear stabilizer bar. And when I find one a front sway bar

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