AE86 Techno Toy Tuning Coilover Conversion
AE86 T3 Coilover Conversion
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Toyota AE86
AE86 (N/A)
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10-14 hours
Techno Toy Tuning Front + Rear Coilover Conversion
Toyota AE86 (AE86)Also compatible with: AE86 Trueno / Levin
Estimated Cost
$2,000-$2,700
Parts: $1,400-$1,800
Labor: $600-$900
Horsepower
0
Torque
0
Response
Properly adjustable ride height, true coilover adjustability, eliminates stock strut limitations, track-capable handling
Prerequisites
- • Welding capability (front strut modification)
- • Cut-off wheel or plasma cutter
- • Corner balance scales (optional)
- • Alignment rack access
Installation Progress0%
Installation Steps
1
Remove front wheels, disconnect brake lines
30 min
Support caliper, plug brake line
2
Remove stock strut assemblies
1 hour
3
Cut stock strut tube top off
45 min
4
Install Koni insert into strut tube
30 min
5
Weld T3 coilover sleeve to stock strut
1.5 hours
6
Reinstall modified strut assembly
1 hour
7
Repeat opposite front side
4 hours
8
Rear: remove stock leaf springs
1 hour
9
Install T3 rear coilover brackets
2 hours
10
Install Koni rear dampers and T3 springs
1 hour
11
Bleed front brakes
45 min
12
Lower car, torque all fasteners to spec
30 min
13
Alignment at shop
1 hour
Parts Required
All parts needed for this modification
T3 AE86 front coilover sleeves
Quantity: 1 • $380
Koni front inserts (8611-1232SPORT)
Quantity: 2 • $420
T3 coilover springs 350 lb front
Quantity: 2 • $120
T3 rear coilover kit
Quantity: 1 • $450
Koni rear dampers (8611-1233SPORT)
Quantity: 2 • $380
Spring perches and hardware
Quantity: 1 • $80
Tools Required
Cut-off wheel / angle grinder
Common
MIG welder
Rental: $80/day
Rental
Strut insert tool
Rental: $20/day
Rental
Spring compressor
Rental: $15/day
Rental
Supporting Modifications
Additional mods recommended or required for optimal performance
Panhard rod adjustable
required
Centers rear axle after lowering
Control arms adjustable
recommended
Set proper pinion angle
Stiffer sway bars
recommended
Complements coilover upgrade
Tuning Requirements
ECU Flash Required
Dyno Tune Required
Estimated Tuning Cost
$150
Alignment mandatory after install. Welding quality critical — poor welds cause strut tube failure.
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