{"product_id":"cusco-ae86-adjustable-pillowball-front-tension-rods-brackets","title":"AE86 CUSCO Adjustable Pillowball Front Tension Rod Set (1983-87 Corolla)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCUSCO Adjustable Pillowball Front Tension Rod Set with Brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin \/ Sprinter Trueno AE86 \u0026amp; 1984–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport SR5 \/ 1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S AE86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CUSCO Adjustable Pillowball Front Tension Rod Set is a performance-oriented front suspension upgrade for the Toyota AE86. Also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eradius rods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the tension rods control the fore-and-aft position of the front lower suspension while providing adjustment for fine-tuning front suspension geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCUSCO replaces the compliant factory rubber-mounted arrangement with pillowball joints to reduce unwanted movement under braking and cornering loads. The more rigid connection helps maintain consistent front suspension geometry while providing more direct steering response and improved stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis version includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ededicated CUSCO body-side mounting brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a complete bracketed tension rod setup rather than the separate configuration designed to reuse the original Toyota brackets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable front pillowball tension \/ radius rod set for Toyota AE86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+10 mm to -10 mm adjustment range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurnbuckle design allows adjustment with the rods installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePillowball mounting reduces compliance at the body-side tension rod connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps maintain more consistent front suspension geometry under braking and cornering loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllows fine-tuning of front caster and suspension geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes dedicated body-side mounting brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle-specific bolt-on design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a left- and right-side set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AE86 front tension rods locate the lower suspension longitudinally and play an important role in maintaining front wheel alignment as the suspension is loaded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCUSCO's pillowball design reduces the deflection associated with the factory rubber mounting arrangement, helping keep suspension geometry more consistent during hard braking, turn-in, and cornering. The adjustable turnbuckle design also allows the rod length to be fine-tuned for the vehicle's alignment and suspension setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American Toyota Corolla Sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1984–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport SR5 – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AE86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAE86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese-Market Toyota Corolla Levin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AE86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese-Market Toyota Sprinter Trueno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Sprinter Trueno –\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AE86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront suspension application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustment range: +10 mm to -10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes dedicated body-side tension rod brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not require reuse of the original tension rod brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurnbuckle design allows adjustment with the rods installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect bolt-on vehicle-specific configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional wheel alignment is recommended after installation or adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CUSCO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjustable Pillowball Tension \/ Radius Rod Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustment Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e +10 mm to -10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustment Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turnbuckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoint Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pillowball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFit 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