hybrid suspension, ST202/ST205 Options

[playr158]

Ok,

So I've looked around a bit and I'm not really sure of my thoughts on this.

We know that you can use ST202 front suspension while running a 3sgte motor.

But I'm switching to AWD...which means ST205 rear end components.

I'm going to measure the bolt spacing on the ST202 rear knuckles vs the ST205 rear knuckles that I have
to see if that physically measures up.
But what I want to know is if the REAR struts on a ST202 and an ST205 are pretty much the same.
I know spring rates are higher for an ST205.

Could I run a full ST202 TEIN SS coilover setup and be ok AWD or will I need the ST205 rear coilover?
not sure if they are the same lengths or not?

[Rusty]

the ST205 rear struts should be different to the ST202, due to the AWD
part numbers back that up (factory and adj. ones)

however looking through on toyodiy pictures, there doesn't seem to much difference between ST20s and ST205, maybe different height for mounting reasons?

ST205 rear suspension


can't find any better angles sorry

This post has been edited by Rusty: Sep 19, 2010 - 1:24 AM

[azian_advanced]

The ST205 bolt spacing is different from the ST202. I've already tested it. IIRC, its about 1/2 an inch wider in the ST205.

[playr158]

So if its just the bolt spacing/bracket width it is probably easy enough to weld a new lower mouning tabs on st202 struts to fit a st205 knuckle



My at200 rear


This post has been edited by playr158: Sep 19, 2010 - 11:02 AM