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Would L-tuned GS shocks/struts fit 98-00LS?

Old 10-03-04, 01:49 PM
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Default Would L-tuned GS shocks/struts fit 98-00LS?

Will GS L-tuned shocks/struts fit the LS? Im guessing no, but i decided to give it a shot anyhow.

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Old 10-05-04, 08:32 PM
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Do you have a pic of the assembly?

I'd asked Todd this and my recollection is that the suspensions are different enough that interchangeability is .

If you can compare side-by-side aftermarket units, anything is possible.
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here are the pics



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The front may work but the back will not clear the A-arms. The rears in ours are similar to the front with the spring in the top position. You couldn't even swap the rear spring as ours is does not taper like the GS's.

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Thanks Mike.
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One of my early vists with Todd (TM Engineering) we discussed at length the cross compatibility that many other Toyota's have. When it comes to the Celsior/LS in the states, we are alone. I wonder if the Majesta is similar...

I'm sure there will be some parts out there that can interchange. Sadly, the tuning aspect of LS's is not that high so we don't have many options.
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No it will not work !
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When I saw Todd on Monday I asked him about a GS rear strut where the spring is top mounted...he thinks it may fit. This would open up many combinations for us. But unless it is a second-hand set, it would make betetr sense to buy them car specific.

Hey, call Todd up for those Tein CS's he has.
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I really would, but the problem is, im not sure whats goign on with me, and what will happen when i move in the next year. I might have to sell the car, so at this point, its not worth shelling out $1500 for coilovers. We will see what happens.
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