AE86 struts on TA22 - Steering arms?

[TA22denmark]

Hi there.

I have got some struts from an AE86 thats gonna go on my ta22.

Will i need the steering arms from the AE86??

[stidnam]

incorrect info disregard

[jb_22]

Hi, if you want a little more steering angle at lock & slightly quicker steering, yes. The AE86 arms are slightly shorter than TA22, don't know how much by - not a whole lot. Someone on here defs would know

Personally, I'd put them in to gain a little steering response... The TA22 needs as much help as it can get with its almighty 4.1 turns-to-lock steering box.

What's the reason for AE86 struts going in?

Edit: bolt spacing is the same at 85mm, as I have AE86 RCA's on my standard TA22 struts & LCA

[TA22denmark]

Seems like you guys have diff. oppinions about this issue.... Maybe ill just tear it apart and have a look ;-)

[jb_22]

Should clarify: 85mm is the bolt spacing of the thread into the bottom of the strut. This is the same for AE86 + TA22 + numerous other Toyota models. The length of the steering arm is from balljoint to tie-rod end.

Ta, JB

[Billzilla]

Hi, if you want a little more steering angle at lock & slightly quicker steering, yes. The AE86 arms are slightly shorter than TA22, don't know how much by - not a whole lot. Someone on here defs would know

I don't know how long the TA-22 ones are but if you can find a set of AE-86 power steering ones they're shorter again. I forget by how much but it's something like 10m shorter .... ? I used to have a photo of the two types on the Club4AG site, they might still be there.

[Munki]

112mm vs 125 if i recall correctly.

[AE25]

i measured 130mm ta22, 115 ae86 p/s. the ta22 measurement was many moons ago.
our late ke70 wagons (1985-'88) have an 85mm arm and 130mm length which are pretty easy to source. this length is in between the p/s and non p/s ae85/ae86 arms.

i'd like to know if the ta22 arms have the steering travel limit adjustment bolts in them?

[jb_22]

AE25, they do indeed have the steering lock adjusters. Just went and checked then.

Ta, JB