[Guide] Corona/Peugot/Hilux Conversion with Height Adjustable Coilovers [56k DIAF]

[bmxer54]

i have done it about 15-20mm down from the top, i also only welded the bottom as to not disturb the thread for the gland nut, i take it you will be shortening the strut too, do this maybe 50mm down, so that if you get too much penitration like i did, you are able to clean up the inside with a die grinder and get the insert all the way in

Cheers, Peter.

[RiceburnaGTV]

Sorry guys I am sure it is in the thread somewhere (I have looked) but what SW20 shocks do I use? I can get KYB cheap but was unsure if I need the adjustable AGX?

cheers

[bmxer54]

You probably don't need adjustables.
The ones people use are rears.
kyb excel-g pn:365100
kyb AGX pn: 765016
I found summit racing to be the cheapest option but shop around

Cheers, Peter

["Z" UTE]

Ricey, the choice between adjustable and stocko style inserts is a personal thing, depends on what you want the car to do. But, if you are going down the road of modding struts I will have to assume you like a car to handle, that being the case the get the adjustable inserts.

cheers Chuck.

[RiceburnaGTV]

Edit: nutted it out haha

[sheepers]

so what are people doing for a brake upgrade, now that the basic parts for the "corona, pug, hilux" combo are obsolete?

[The Witzl]

What basic parts are obsolete?
Calipers can be bought new (aftermarket), struts are still a 2nd hand item, and rotors can still be bought from RDA/Protex/Ultima/others (just not DBA anymore)....

[roadkill]

if anything the struts are getting harder to get. Every time i see one in a wrecking yard the struts are long gone. The rest is easy though

[sheepers]

the rotors are obsolete here.
the struts have always been near impossible to get.
surely there is another option or options?

[Rcubed]

the rotors are obsolete here.
the struts have always been near impossible to get.
surely there is another option or options?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...da272&_sacat=0

[Javal]

If parts aren't available locally for you, the Z32 caliper / MPV rotor upgrade may be a viable option. A mate of mine has done this on an xT14x Corona strut, which I believe are same / similar to xA6x Celica (not supra) strut. It would certainly be worth investigating if these fit on other struts, as using the xT14x / xA6x struts mandate use of the matching steering knuckle, which loses ~5mm track per side (compared to earlier celica / corona). Otherwise wilwoods. Everybody loves wilwoods.

[celica722]

Hey all. If anyone still needs corona struts I was at Kelly's wrecking just a few weeks ago and still some corona's with struts in them. The right model too.

[ddeane]

the rotors are obsolete here.
the struts have always been near impossible to get.
surely there is another option or options?

Have a look at Joel's TurboRA28 build thread about page 28. His setup used the standard 28 leg but with RX7 calipers and Citroen rota. I have done this conversion for my rebuild but am still a long way from completing the car. You can get the early series calipers (rebuilt) ones from the USA for about $76 plus postage from Rockauto. I think the Rotos are from a C5. You use the original bracket just have to redrill the mounting holes. Less weight than the hilux/pug system. Not home for a week or so but can supply addition info when I get home if you wish.
Craig

[ejularm]

Hi all, I've read through a lot of this thread along with a few others no different forums about the same/similar brake conversion. I'm keen to do this no my RA28 but am also keen to have 5 stud up front. I'm going with a Volvo 240 diff so will have 5x108 on the back, has anyone tried to match that pattern on teh frnot before? Anyone know of a hub with that pattern that'll fit with little effort? Whatever I do I will need it to eventually pass engineering in VIC as this is for a street car. Tahnks ni advance for any help, also if a different brake upgrade would better suit to get this stud pattern lpease tell me all about it.

[SillyCarS]

Ms65 crown hub. Expect to pay up to 500.

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