ST205 GT4 suspension question

[peeenl]

Hello,

In the winter I would hit bumps, felt very hard, and front left suspension would be riding low. After driving a bit more it would get back to normal height. Not super familiar with sss yet. Components look ok. Hasn’t done it again since it warmed up.

Leaking shock or one of the sss components?

Anyone make actual aftermarket sss components? I see new old stock, but really high prices. Would rather buy aftermarket than oem at those prices.

[Mike169]

Hi Christopher, simply open the link below it shows many suppliers.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?source=hp&ei=EVDrWofnOMOSsAe9v6jIAQ&q=Toyota+GT4+sss+front+suspension&oq=Toyota+GT4+sss+front+suspension&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2693.22046.0.23973.31.31.0.0.0.0.120.2832.23j8.31.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.28.2584...0j0i131k1j0i131i46k1j46i131k1j0i10k1j0i22i30k1j33i160k1j33i21k1j33i22i29i30k1.0.PqtFLMoyNBE

Mike.

[peeenl]

Definitely did a google search already. 

Anyone have insight on why the suspension is dropping low but then coming back up?

[JayG]

Hiya Chris. It'll be the shock absorber based on what you've said.

The rate at which suspension returns to normal after hitting a bump is dictated by the shock absorbers rebound rate.
If it's taking a long time for the suspension to return to normal ride height after a compression, it can only be the shock absorber responsible.

 

[generic brand]

Hi, I'm new here. I apologize for hijacking this. I need new springs for mine, will a regular ST202/204 work just fine? or does it need to be specific to the ST205? Also, I'm from Canada.

Thanks

[peeenl]

I believe fronts are specific, rear might be the same. If it’s just springs it’s not too bad though. Sets of 4 are not astronomical, and second hands seem available as well. Most other parts are difficult to come by.

[generic brand]

Peeenl, would you happen to have a part number or a source? i've tried eBay, and a bunch of permutations and combinations of "coil" "springs" st205. thanks 

[JayG]

Found a few on ebay:
Rear Shocks and Springs
Second hand Front springs
Brand new Tien lowering springs

Actual companies
Tien Full kit of 4 springs supplied by FenSport
Tien Full kit of 4 springs supplied by Tegiwa Imports

Full Coil over Sets
Yellowspeed Racing Coilovers set of 4
BC Racing coilovers set of 4

[generic brand]

JayG, thank you!! Im just waiting on the seller to get back to me on overseas shipping. To be clear, i dont want to lower the car. My low pro jack just barely fits under the car.

Thank you both

[JayG]

27 minutes ago, generic brand said:

JayG, thank you!! Im just waiting on the seller to get back to me on overseas shipping. To be clear, i dont want to lower the car. My low pro jack just barely fits under the car.

Thank you both

Also found the part numbers and a place you can order them direct from Japan who do international shipping but being able to search the web by part number should help out a bunch and return more results.

Front spring OEM part: Part number:  48131-2T110  Available direct from Japan
Rear spring OEM part: Part number: 48231-2G400  Available direct from Japan
 

[generic brand]

Incredible! Coming here would of saved me a week's worth of head aches.

Thank you!

[JayG]

Just now, generic brand said:

Incredible! Coming here would of saved me a week's worth of head aches.

Thank you!

Hey no problem! Just glad I could help out a fellow Celica owner!
let me know how it goes!

[Fozzy st205]

Hello needing help. I recently purchased st205 gt4 (98)   wanting to replace all the suspension is there a package for the lot I could just buy. would it be cheaper to import them as well

 thinking of replacing the suspension myself  .is it a straightforward job

Thanks lee