Its pretty common knowledge that some fairly decent shocks can be had for the rear end of a e chassis, including wagon, for a pretty decent price. Obviously better stuff is on the market, such as trds tokicos etc. But here is a list of what can fit well and is more commonly available and can work for your budget or setup needs.
Measurement Guide:
Front Shocks (inserts):
Extended Length = Extended length is from the bottom of the shock, to the bottom of the thread. (Not necessarily where the top spring carrier sits.)
Body Length = Bottom of the body, to the top... pretty straight forward.
Stroke Length = Extended length - Body... again, straight forward.
Rear Shocks (eye bottom, pin top):
Extended length = Center of the eye, to the bottom of the pin.
Body Length = Bottom of the body, to the top...
Closed Length = Center of the eye, to the bottom of the pin when compressed
Front Insert Dimensions:
AE86
Body length: 402mm
Extended length: 604mm
Extended minus Body: 202mm
Outside Diameter: 43.5mm
AE92:
Body length: 336mm
Extended length: 500mm
Extended minus Body: 164mm
Outside Diameter: 43.5mm
Celica T/RA63
Body length: 405mm
Extended length: 605mm (3dr hatch maybe shorter then this)
Extended minus Body: 200mm
Outside Diameter: 43.5mm
Shaft diameter: 22mm
Corolla KE35:
Body length: 414mm
Extended length: 613mm
Extended minus Body: 199mm
Outside Diameter: 38mm
Corona TT132
Body length: 403mm
Extended length: 600mm
Extended minus Body: 197mm
Outside Diameter: 43.5mm
AW11 S/C (rear shock)
Body length: 345mm
Outside Diameter: 43.5mm
Tokico HTS
Body length: 332mm
Extended length: 476mm
Extended minus Body: 144mm
Outside Diameter: 43.5mm
Rear Shocks Dimensions:
AE86
Extended Length: 560mm
Closed Length: 335mm
Peugeot 505
Extended length: 420mm
Extended minus Body: 270mm
KYB Twin Tube (Oil) Rating (344004): 1900/600
Toyota Cressida/Mark II GX70 Station Wagon
Dimensions unknown but good for AE86 rear shock, sim to Peugeot above, maybe stiffer
Hilux (front shock)
Extended length: 420mm
KYB Monotube (Gas) Rating (KG5437): 3100/1000
Mazda RX-7 Gen 1
Extended Length: 540mm
Closed Length: 323mm
Celica T/RA63
Extended Length: 620mm
Closed Length: 320mm
'82 Camaro (16" wheels)
Extended Length: 486mm
Closed Length: 309mm
Tokico HTS
Extended Length: 455mm
Closed Length: 307.5mm
Cheaper stuff
Extended Length / Compressed length / Vehicle
564 , 339 AE86, TE72, AE95, (too long to keep lowered spring captive)
517 , 307 KE30
517 , 307 Commodore wagon 78-92 , (good fit)
504 , 314 Commodore wagon 93-97,
482 , 297 XT130, RA60, KE36, KE38, KE70 wagon & early Holden , (perfect length and fitment)
478 , 288 Escort sedan&coupe 74-82,
473 , 288 Tarago 90's ,
415 , 256 Suzuki 4WD front, (talked about)
for wagon
Try hilux rears, KG5437 length 420mm.
If you have any information post as it can be added to the list. For front end stuff it might be a good idea to separate between ke and 86 id.
beally