1980 mx32 Cressida suspension

shakmx32 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:12 pm

Ok so i'm new to this forum but I figured it would be a good idea to join up.

Just recently I bought myself an mx32 Cressida, absolutley mint, except for the strut mounts and suspension haha. I've been reading up a lot on all different forums and it seems everyone has different ideas about what suspension/coilovers to swap in. So I was just wondering what would be the best? I've heard RA60 celica gear swaps straight in as well as rt132 corona gear, as well as mx73 coilovers? any information would be much appreciated

stefman454 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:13 pm

I've done a bit of research too for my MX32 and the option I'm leaning towards is the Megan Racing coilover setup for the MX73. That kit reuses the stock spindles and you'll have to get them welded to the strut. They are fully adjustable in the front but it's just a set of new springs and shocks in the back. The advantage is that you don't need to strengthen the rear shock towers. Then you'll need an adjustable panhard bar. I rear that a panhard bar for an AE86 will fit on the MX32 no problem and Megan makes one of those too. Otherwise contact TechnoToyTuning (ggtyler@yahoo.com) and they make them custom for the MX32 for $135 plus shipping. The Megan coilover are about $1000 for the street series.

shakmx32 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:27 pm

Thanks for the info man, I'll have to check if they ship to Australia. Any other info welcome

fredriksoerlie · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:29 pm

There are several options, depending on how much work you are prepared to put in. Personally I went for Tokico HTS. That will require shortening the front struts, but let you keep the stock spindle and brakes. It will be great for track use, but probably not very comfortable on the road

shakmx32 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:34 am

Ah yeah, I'm hoping to keep the altering of the car body to a minimum just because it's in such good condition I don't want to ruin it haha

stefman454 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:26 am

shakmx32 wrote:

Ah yeah, I'm hoping to keep the altering of the car body to a minimum just because it's in such good condition I don't want to ruin it haha

I'm in the exact same boat. What I am hoping to do is actually switch to an MX73 spindle and run an MX73 front brake and use the vented rotor that those cars have. Those front brakes were designed to stop a car that weighs 1000lbs more so I bet those would offer plenty of stopping power. The other bonus is that you can just take out the original strut and keep it around in case you ever want to bring it back to stock for whatever reason, and cut up the strut of a junker MX73.

shakmx32 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:23 pm

I've found a place in South Australia called AJPS and it seems they make custom coilovers for specific cars but they charge 950 for the fronts..the megan racing option is sounding a bit better

stefman454 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:54 pm

I guess it depends in whether or not theirs includes the spindles already welded on and how much shipping is. Remember to factor in that extra welding cost if you can't do it yourself because those welds need to be perfectly straight and very strong. I'll be taking mine to a machine shop when the time comes.

shakmx32 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:24 pm

I'm considering holding off on getting coilovers just for now and getting some decent shocks and springs in the mean time, let me know how your's goes when you get around to fitting the coilovers

shakmx32 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:42 am

scratch that, i'm just gonna order some new kyb strut mounts and cruise around grandpa spec height until ive got the cashola saved for the megans

..i think ive set the time wrong for my account, its only 12am here in aussie land, not 5:40am..

stefman454 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:18 am

I will post info when the time comes, I'm hoping to have the cash for it this summer but we shall see. If not then I'll probably cut the springs and just use my celica supra rims for a year. Don't want to spend money on the wheels before I know exactly what my ride height is going to end up being.

schassisowner · **Posted:** Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:16 pm

that isnt a bad price for the megan stuff.... but would you have to use megans? im sure any s13 coilover setup would work if the rears can be disassembled.

its similar to henry's s12 with partshop by max s13 coils...

stefman454 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:24 pm

Megan advertises those as being for the MX73 Toyota, I'm not sure if they are they same as S13's, I didn't look into that at all. Can you elaborate?

stefman454 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:48 pm

Dun da da daa!
I was talking to the guys at TechnoToy today and they JUST updated their website to include designated suspension bits for the MX-32 Cressida! I'm happy to have another option to consider. Apparently more products will be listed in the upcoming days as well, so keep checking back I suppose. So far the Megan kit still has the upper edge since it includes shocks as well as a setup for the rear, but those may still be coming from TechnoToy. Also, TechnoToy will let you choose your own spring rate to match your setup which I think is pretty cool.

Here is the link:
https://technotoytuning.com/toyota/mx32

stefman454 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:44 am

I will also add, after further talking back and forth, if you don't have the kind of welding talent required for this kind of DYI job you can mail in your stock strut casings with the spindle and everything and for $675 he will fabricate the coilovers for you and mail them back. Then you just have to buy the camber plates and strut inserts.

schassisowner · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:26 am

i still say the megans are the best bang for the buck.... i dont plan on tracking mine so for max lowness and most reasonable im going to be purchasing the megans soon.... just waiting until i get my refund (filed should be a few weeks)

OkieRA29 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:27 am

I used T3 stuff for the celica(RA29) When I have the cash, I will be buying them for the RA64 as well. Gabe was super helpful on the phone with spring rates and such. I will tell you, the T3 stuff is cut and shut. If you can't weld or don't have a friend who can(like I do) then the megans might be cheaper in the long run. I went even further and shortened the strut by 30mm while I was at it. Still need stuff for the rear end.

Set up on the car, looks like this

Don't forget that you will need RCAs (roll center adjusters) if you lower the car much. I used megan RCAs that I found locally for cheap. I also use S13 camber plates, that again, I found locally for really cheap. Just had to massage a couple of the holes on the strut tower, but you can't even tell.

stefman454 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:52 pm

How do you find the T3's ride? I'm sure a lot of that depends on spring rates etc, but first hand experience is always nice to hear.

OkieRA29 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:48 pm

It is a little firm, but I went with a heavier spring 275# to be exact. Next time, I am thinking I will go with some more like a 225 or a 250# spring. Other than that, the ride is great. I have just regular struts up front. I haven't sprung for AGX or any other adjustable. The T3 kit is just the coil overs and does not include any kind of strut. You use your existing strut or a spare one like I did.

schassisowner · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2012 6:52 pm

i think the megans need welded on too.... im not against the T3 stuff but till you get agxs or what not your way over the price of the megans for just the fronts with t3 stuff

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