ae101 shock question

[kes16v]

hey guys, i was referred to this forum by a number of different forums as i own a ae101 levin GT apex, and i need new shocks badly!!!!!!

so i was wondering if any of you fellows would know if these shocks are the same as ae101/2 secas/hatchs that are ADM??? or alternativly if any one knows who stocks ae101 levin shocks??

thanks guys

Kyle

[gunbz-r]

are they the super strut option? if so it is cheaper to buy front coil overs, super strut shock are very hard to find, took me 2 months, to find some for my ae111 when i had it and would of cost $800 pair delivered

[kes16v]

no they are the non super strut kind... any idea's??

[PuGZoR]

I think I have some shocks on my halfcut still, heh.

Umm, try KYB (or a distributor) maybe?

[gunbz-r]

yeah that would be ur best option, shouldnt be too hard, but hey thats why gave up on the ae111, toooo hard to get parts

[RobertoX]

can get

[gunbz-r]

can u get super strut i have a private customer lookin for ae111 shocks, they die on our roads lol.

i told him we might have to go coil overs due to the lack of availabitlity if u have that cool

[Jonny Rochester]

I think most of the Australian made FWD Corollas have sealed struts. That is, the shock is part of the strut with spring hanger and all.

But with most of the Japanese made Corollas the shock is a separate cartridge in a strut tube with a nut on top.

For cheap off the shelf shocks, get front inserts to suit 1989-94 Celica and they will fit, if not with a small washer.

But with so many Jap import retailers now, no reason not to get some good ones made for it. If you have trouble finding a listing, the front inserts from any Jap AE92/AE101/AE111 will fit. But the AE111 ones are about 10mm shorter and need a spacer.

TRD front shocks for AE92 - AE101 - (AE86 with spacer)
48511-AE941 yellow
48511-AE031 blue adjustable

[Jonny Rochester]

TRD do list super strut ones, but I'm not sure about availability.