{"product_id":"ae86-koni-sport-front-strut-insert-1983-87-corolla","title":"AE86 KONI Sport Front Strut Insert (1983-87 Corolla)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKONI Sport Front Strut Insert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1983–1987 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 KONI Sport front strut insert is a \u003cstrong\u003erebound-adjustable twin-tube damper\u003c\/strong\u003e for rear-wheel-drive Toyota AE86 front suspension applications. It installs inside a compatible serviceable factory-style MacPherson strut housing while retaining the original front suspension architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a street, restomod, spirited-driving, or occasional autocross AE86, the adjustable rebound design gives the driver more control over how the damper works with the chosen spring. KONI Sport is particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003eperformance lowering springs and mildly lowered enthusiast setups\u003c\/strong\u003e where tuning flexibility is valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable rebound damping\u003c\/strong\u003e for front suspension tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin-tube damper construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront left or right application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls in compatible serviceable OE-style MacPherson strut housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent match for performance lowering springs and street-focused AE86 builds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for daily driving, spirited back-road use, and occasional autocross \/ track-inspired setups\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\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin – AE86 – JDM – 4A-GE – Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983–1987 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\u003eFor rear-wheel-drive AE86 applications; not intended for front-wheel-drive Corolla chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a strut insert and requires reuse of a compatible serviceable front strut housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe same insert fits the \u003cstrong\u003eleft and right front\u003c\/strong\u003e; two inserts are required to service both front corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild lowering-spring setups are a strong use case for KONI Sport, provided suspension travel and housing geometry remain appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressively lowered cars, shortened strut housings, or heavily modified suspension setups should use a damper length and valving package matched to the final 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 KONI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front Strut Insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamper Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin-Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rebound-Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle-Specific \/ Serviceable Strut Housing Insert\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 KONI Sport\u003c\/strong\u003e when adjustable rebound, mild lowering springs, street\/canyon use, and value are the priorities. \u003cstrong\u003eChoose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/ae86-bilstein-b6-performance-front-strut-insert-1983-1987-corolla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBilstein B6\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eBrowse 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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) KONI Sport front strut insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) KONI Sport front strut inserts for complete left-and-right front service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KONI","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":53593733038389,"sku":null,"price":172.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair","offer_id":53623738007861,"sku":null,"price":344.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/ae86-koni-sport-front-strut-insert-1983-87-corolla-01.png?v=1790384869","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/ae86-koni-sport-front-strut-insert-1983-87-corolla","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}