Suspension upgrades?

[caveman]

I just got my new to me 1985 tercel 4wd wagon.
LOVE this rig.
I normaly spend most of my time 4wheelin in mini trucks. Always loved the wagons with 4 wheel and the EL 4.7 gear in the 6 speed tranny.
Finally found one on craigs for 300. It has a steel bumper trailer hich, and a webber carb(barf). I have an inclimeter on the way from ebay.

My question is this, what can i do to improve the suspension travel. I dont need a lift, i would be ok with 1-2 inches though.
Just looking for something more beefy for high speed fire roads ect.

What stuff is available? Are there any secret part numbers i can bring to autozone to get some monroes or something that will work or any aftermarket company that offers a rally style suspension for this rig?

After the 3ac blows another head gasket I plan on dropping in a 4age with rear axel ect. SO i am looking to do some fairly serious high speed rally style driving.

I suppose FAQ number 7 might have answered this but its not up yet soooo...


Any help is greatly appreciated.

[takza]

SEARCH > "Barto"?

[caveman]

SEARCH > "Barto"?

k, ille try that,
its funny, you have a crow on your avatar and i was listening to counting crows when i read your post.

[Petros]

Welcome to the list. There is lots of stuff you can do, but you will also have to do some experimenting. There is no one making a "kit" for these cars, no one "hot rods" a Tercel, but there are lots of stuff from other models of Toyota cars that can be made to work.

You might also check out my thread in "repair guides" about front brake up grade (which the Tercel badly needs IMPO). Barto has done some good work on the suspension, and you will want to read the thread on the 4age engine swap (not as straight forward as you might think).

Where do you live? We are planning a meet in the Pacific NW for August, if you are close you should try to make it.