91-92 vs 93+ strut housing differences

PearlJammzz · 07-02-2009, 11:32 AM

Anyone know these differences? I just installed my TRD springs last night, and could tell absolutely no difference in the housing over Luni's 91 housings (my car is a 94 FYI).

Now a couple things could of happened..my housings may not be stock, who knows with these old cars. Also, I could of missed a very minor detail but they quite literally looked exactly the same. What I do know is that Toyota has different part #'s for them, and I have heard of people running 235/40 17's up front on the 93+ suspension. I have 17x8 wheels I just bought and want to make sure I can get that up front which is why I am asking lol.

So does anyone know at all? Perhaps has a set of both (confirmed different years) they can compare?

PearlJammzz · 07-02-2009, 11:43 AM

This is pertaining strictly to the fronts, not the rears. I haven't looked into those as we can get big tires in the rear as-is.

kbrew8991 · 07-02-2009, 12:38 PM

I've got a bunch of spare housings stockpiled for my racing efforts - look up what the two different part numbers are and I'll see if I have a set of both (I should..) and I'll take some side-by-side shots and measurements

PearlJammzz · 07-02-2009, 02:38 PM

Ok, I will see if I can get a PN. I looked and didn't see one engraved into any of the housings I have so we may be SOL even with the part numbers. I'll call Aaron and see what I can find out though.

kbrew8991 · 07-02-2009, 02:46 PM

was there anything like ABS that came standard starting in 93? It may be something as simple as the tab to hold the sensor wire or something. I don't think the strut inserts themselves are different, right?

PearlJammzz · 07-02-2009, 02:59 PM

I am not sure about the inserts...I'd imain SOME differencei n the inserts since the car sits an inch lower, but maybe no.

The ABS thing I was thinking about last night because mine has ABS but the extra housing I had does not. That could very well be it, but then that part number would be the same for 91-92 as well if they had ABS, and it's not. It could be the littlest detail though!

Sh0ty · 07-04-2009, 09:48 AM

On the 94 car, the strut mount changed from the off center position of the 93 to center. This might be accounted for in the knuckle assembly.

kbrew8991 · 07-06-2009, 12:02 PM

the ride height difference may be soley from the different springs?

te51levin · 07-06-2009, 02:50 PM

I compared a '91 and '93 strut housing side by side and saw no dimensional differences and no design differences at all. Weird. I am assuming all differences are in the knuckle and top mount.

PearlJammzz · 07-06-2009, 07:57 PM

Hmmm crazy. I would assume the 94-95 strut mounts/knuckle (if different) give the car slightly different camber thus allowing the fit of bigger front wheels/tires?

BishopTTU · 07-15-2009, 01:19 PM

You all bring up an interesting point. I was going to swap my 93 tokico suspension and 1.5 inch lowered springs onto my 91.

Doesn't look like that will be a problem, no?

PearlJammzz · 07-20-2009, 09:17 AM

It SHOUDLN'T, but let us know if you find/see any differences.

07-02-2009, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,140 Thanks: 9 Thanked 70 Times in 66 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	91-92 vs 93+ strut housing differences Anyone know these differences? I just installed my TRD springs last night, and could tell absolutely no difference in the housing over Luni's 91 housings (my car is a 94 FYI). Now a couple things could of happened..my housings may not be stock, who knows with these old cars. Also, I could of missed a very minor detail but they quite literally looked exactly the same. What I do know is that Toyota has different part #'s for them, and I have heard of people running 235/40 17's up front on the 93+ suspension. I have 17x8 wheels I just bought and want to make sure I can get that up front which is why I am asking lol. So does anyone know at all? Perhaps has a set of both (confirmed different years) they can compare?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-02-2009, 11:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,140 Thanks: 9 Thanked 70 Times in 66 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	This is pertaining strictly to the fronts, not the rears. I haven't looked into those as we can get big tires in the rear as-is.

07-02-2009, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
kbrew8991 gimme some turns Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 60 Thanked 73 Times in 63 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I've got a bunch of spare housings stockpiled for my racing efforts - look up what the two different part numbers are and I'll see if I have a set of both (I should..) and I'll take some side-by-side shots and measurements

07-02-2009, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,140 Thanks: 9 Thanked 70 Times in 66 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Ok, I will see if I can get a PN. I looked and didn't see one engraved into any of the housings I have so we may be SOL even with the part numbers. I'll call Aaron and see what I can find out though.

07-02-2009, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
kbrew8991 gimme some turns Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 60 Thanked 73 Times in 63 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	was there anything like ABS that came standard starting in 93? It may be something as simple as the tab to hold the sensor wire or something. I don't think the strut inserts themselves are different, right?

07-02-2009, 02:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,140 Thanks: 9 Thanked 70 Times in 66 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I am not sure about the inserts...I'd imain SOME differencei n the inserts since the car sits an inch lower, but maybe no. The ABS thing I was thinking about last night because mine has ABS but the extra housing I had does not. That could very well be it, but then that part number would be the same for 91-92 as well if they had ABS, and it's not. It could be the littlest detail though!

07-04-2009, 09:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sh0ty Cage Fighter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 368 Thanks: 14 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	On the 94 car, the strut mount changed from the off center position of the 93 to center. This might be accounted for in the knuckle assembly.

07-06-2009, 12:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
kbrew8991 gimme some turns Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 60 Thanked 73 Times in 63 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	the ride height difference may be soley from the different springs?

07-06-2009, 02:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
te51levin Lithia Toyota Parts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,923 Thanks: 33 Thanked 146 Times in 125 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (126/100% )	I compared a '91 and '93 strut housing side by side and saw no dimensional differences and no design differences at all. Weird. I am assuming all differences are in the knuckle and top mount.

07-06-2009, 07:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,140 Thanks: 9 Thanked 70 Times in 66 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Hmmm crazy. I would assume the 94-95 strut mounts/knuckle (if different) give the car slightly different camber thus allowing the fit of bigger front wheels/tires?

07-15-2009, 01:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
BishopTTU EeeViieeee & Sam Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 68 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	You all bring up an interesting point. I was going to swap my 93 tokico suspension and 1.5 inch lowered springs onto my 91. Doesn't look like that will be a problem, no?

07-20-2009, 09:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,140 Thanks: 9 Thanked 70 Times in 66 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	It SHOUDLN'T, but let us know if you find/see any differences.