How to raise a Tercels suspension?
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How to raise a Tercels suspension?
Hey, i would like to raise my Tercels suspension so i can drive some heavyer offroad with it. I would like to just do something easy to get it higher from the ground
if somebody know anything about this or have some experience on this field i will be very happy for answers
just bought a new one so then i can use the old one to have a bit of fun
if somebody know anything about this or have some experience on this field i will be very happy for answers
just bought a new one so then i can use the old one to have a bit of fun
Current: 87 Tercel 4wd wagon, 98 Toyota avensis 1,6 4a-fe, 85 Tercel wagon 4WD amfibious (tvillingen)
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
Do a search for the ultimate adventure wagon. Bartos made himself a custom lift setup using different parts from different cars. Im in the slow process of gathering parts so I can do the same.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
there are a few variations. i've got nissan pathfinder springs and thunderbird shocks in the rear of my terc for a 4" lift back there, and then camry springs in the front struts for a 1"-2" lift in the front. use the search feature and you'll find the years of pathfinders and camry's that work. there are other options that some guys on here have done too that you will find as well.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
thanks i will serch around to find some info about this, and if i deside to make a badass offroad tercel i'll keep you posted
and probably ask some more
and probably ask some more
Current: 87 Tercel 4wd wagon, 98 Toyota avensis 1,6 4a-fe, 85 Tercel wagon 4WD amfibious (tvillingen)
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
puhh, that was a hole lot of stuff to read, and quite hard to understand(I'm Norwegian) here is a picture of my projekt objekt
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Current: 87 Tercel 4wd wagon, 98 Toyota avensis 1,6 4a-fe, 85 Tercel wagon 4WD amfibious (tvillingen)
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
nice! please, send me your bumpers off your parts car. I hate the idiot federal massive bumpers all the TErcels in North America comes with.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
Hahaha, actually i agree, but the EU bumper makes the car a bitt lower(?)
Current: 87 Tercel 4wd wagon, 98 Toyota avensis 1,6 4a-fe, 85 Tercel wagon 4WD amfibious (tvillingen)
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
I have read a lot about it, but i cant find cheap thunderbird shocks and Patfinder springs around here maby i will go to the wreckyard, with some measurements of the springs and shocks, for a serch I will tell you guys if i find something that fits
Current: 87 Tercel 4wd wagon, 98 Toyota avensis 1,6 4a-fe, 85 Tercel wagon 4WD amfibious (tvillingen)
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
What kind of 4 wheel vehicles are most common in norway?
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
Cars but if you mean the most comon 4WD vehicles (car produser) i think maby toyota.
Current: 87 Tercel 4wd wagon, 98 Toyota avensis 1,6 4a-fe, 85 Tercel wagon 4WD amfibious (tvillingen)
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
Sorry that's just my lazy canadian terminology. That's what i meant... 4 wheel drive. My family background is Norwegian so i'm always interested in things going on over there. Have you had any luck in your search? There's gotta be some other springs that fit the rear end.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
there are, i can't remember what others have used though. just use the search feature trying different key words. rear springs, rear lift, etc.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
jeep cherokee frontsprings for the rear lift, but i dont know the type or year for the cherokee
Current: 87 Tercel 4wd wagon, 98 Toyota avensis 1,6 4a-fe, 85 Tercel wagon 4WD amfibious (tvillingen)
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
Former: 85 Tercel wagon 4WD (Blå), 86 Tercel wagon 4WD 87 Opel Corsa A 1.3, 84-88 Toyota Carina II 1.8, 93 Opel Vectra A 2.0 and 68 Mercedes-Benz E 200.
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
go to a wrecking yard with a measuring tape, and finds something same dia, heavier gauge wire, and longer than Tercel springs. They will work, but will increase over steer unless you find some stiffer springs for the front, or remove rear anti-sway bar.
Same story with the rear shocks (dampers), either make a mount extension or find something with same type mounts with more travel.
Same story with the rear shocks (dampers), either make a mount extension or find something with same type mounts with more travel.
'87 Tercel 4wd SR5 (current engine swap project)
'84 Tercel 4wd (daily driver, with on going mods)
'92 Mazda MPV 4wd (wife's daily driver)
'85 Tercel 4wd DLX auto(daughter's daily driver)
'01 Honda Civic (other daughter's daily driver)
'84 Tercel 4wd (daily driver, with on going mods)
'92 Mazda MPV 4wd (wife's daily driver)
'85 Tercel 4wd DLX auto(daughter's daily driver)
'01 Honda Civic (other daughter's daily driver)
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Re: How to raise a Tercels suspension?
I have been looking for information on what springs to put on the rear to give it a lift to clear 27” general grabber at2 tires on 14” American racing wheels. This might be my best luck is to ask you guys for help. I have only had my T4WD SR5 for a month and want to do a lot to it fast. I don’t want to cut any metal, most I want to do is a little fender shaping on the inside of the panels. I’m getting ready for the gambler 500 and want to get more clearance for the adventure. Any thoughts about what year vehicle and what springs springs “front or rear” that sort of thing. Someone also said 4Runner springs in the back and 1” spacers in the front, but no mention of the year to get them off of. I found 2017 4Runner springs and 1 1/2” spacers for 100$
Thank you!
Thank you!