{"product_id":"ae86-bilstein-b6-performance-front-strut-insert-1983-1987-corolla","title":"AE86 Bilstein B6 Performance Front Strut Insert (1983-87 Corolla)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBilstein B6 Performance Front Strut Insert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor May 1983–May 1987 Toyota Corolla Levin \/ Sprinter Trueno AE86 (JDM), 1985–1987 Corolla Sport GT-S AE86 (USDM), and 1984–1987 Corolla Sport SR5 AE86 (USDM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bilstein B6 Performance front strut insert is a \u003cstrong\u003emonotube gas-pressure damper upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e for the rear-wheel-drive Toyota AE86 front suspension. It installs as a cartridge inside the factory-style front strut housing and is designed primarily around \u003cstrong\u003eOE-height, OE-style spring applications\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fixed, application-specific damping makes the B6 a strong fit for drivers who want sharper body control, excellent consistency during sustained hard use, and a \u003cstrong\u003eset-it-and-forget-it\u003c\/strong\u003e suspension upgrade without external adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonotube gas-pressure construction\u003c\/strong\u003e for consistent damping control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront strut cartridge \/ insert for factory-style AE86 housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed application-specific damping calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent match for stock and OE-style springs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong heat-management characteristics for repeated hard driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue protective bellows included with each insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a \u003cstrong\u003eSingle\u003c\/strong\u003e insert or \u003cstrong\u003ePair\u003c\/strong\u003e for both front corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay 1983–May 1987 Toyota Corolla Levin – AE86 – JDM – 4A-GE – Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay 1983–May 1987 Toyota Sprinter Trueno – AE86 – JDM – 4A-GE – Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S – AE86 – USDM – 4A-GE – Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport SR5 – AE86 – USDM – 4A-C – Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront application only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls as a cartridge inside a compatible factory-style serviceable front strut housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe same insert is used on the \u003cstrong\u003eleft and right front\u003c\/strong\u003e; two inserts are required to service both front corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe B6 is primarily designed around \u003cstrong\u003estock-height \/ OE-style spring applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mild lowering can be workable when suspension travel remains appropriate, but spring rate and available stroke should be considered as a complete system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressively lowered or shortened-strut AE86 builds should use a damper length and valving package matched to the modified suspension geometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bilstein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e B6 Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Strut Insert \/ Suspension Strut Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monotube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed \/ Non-adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollapsed Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.11 in (460.0 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.07 in (611.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bellows included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Seat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.54 lb per insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity Required per Vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKONI Sport vs. Bilstein B6\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Scrollable comparison table\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"width:100%; max-width:100%; overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; overscroll-behavior-x:contain; margin:1rem 0; padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:560px !important; min-width:560px !important; max-width:none !important; border-collapse:collapse; table-layout:auto !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eKONI Sport\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eBilstein B6\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eStreet AE86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eSpirited \/ canyon driving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eMild lowering springs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eGood; primarily OE-height oriented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eStock springs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eVery good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eAdjustability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebound-adjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eFixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eRide tuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTunable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eFixed calibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eDamper construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eTwin-tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonotube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eHeat resistance \/ sustained hard use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eVery good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eCustom revalving potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eAggressively lowered AE86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eStandard AE86 insert not ideal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eStandard B6 insert not ideal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003ePrice \/ value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003ePremium-priced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eSet-it-and-forget-it simplicity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eOverall street \/ restomod AE86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreserve Rad Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"white-space:normal !important; word-break:normal !important; overflow-wrap:normal !important; hyphens:none !important; min-width:110px !important; line-height:1.45;\"\u003eStrong choice for stock-spring \/ OEM+ builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/ae86-koni-sport-front-strut-insert-1983-87-corolla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKONI Sport\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e when adjustable rebound, mild lowering springs, street\/canyon use, and value are the priorities. \u003cstrong\u003eChoose Bilstein B6\u003c\/strong\u003e when the car retains stock or OE-style springs and the goal is a fixed-valving monotube setup with excellent sustained-use consistency and minimal tuning required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore AE86 Suspension \u0026amp; Steering Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair your front strut service with additional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/collections\/ae86-corolla-suspension-steering-parts-1983-1987\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAE86 suspension and steering parts\u003c\/a\u003e for 1983–1987 Corolla, Levin, and Sprinter Trueno builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Front Strut Insert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Bilstein B6 Performance front strut insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Blue bellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair of Front Strut Inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Bilstein B6 Performance front strut inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) Blue bellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete quantity for the left and right front corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":53593817252149,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair","offer_id":53623525441845,"sku":null,"price":499.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/ae86-bilstein-b6-performance-front-strut-insert-1983-87-corolla-01.png?v=1790384869","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/ae86-bilstein-b6-performance-front-strut-insert-1983-1987-corolla","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}