{"product_id":"cusco-formula-link-rear-lower-control-arms-toyota-ae86","title":"AE86 CUSCO Formula Link Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms (1983-87 Corolla)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAE86 CUSCO Formula Link Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 Trueno \/ Levin, 1985–1987 U.S.-Market Corolla Sport AE86 (GT-S), and 1984–1987 U.S.-Market Corolla Sport AE86 (SR5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CUSCO Formula Link Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms replace the factory fixed-length lower links in the AE86 rear four-link suspension with a fully pillowball-jointed adjustable pair. Both ends of each link use metal rod-end pillowball joints for a direct chassis-to-axle connection, while the adjustable body allows rear lower-link length to be set for the vehicle's ride height and suspension geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach arm provides a \u003cstrong\u003e+20 mm to -10 mm adjustment range\u003c\/strong\u003e and installs at the rear lower-control-arm mounting locations used by the listed JDM AE86, U.S.-market GT-S, and U.S.-market SR5 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable rear lower control arm pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+20 mm to -10 mm length adjustment range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal pillowball rod ends at both ends of each arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces both factory rear lower suspension links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the AE86 solid-rear-axle four-link suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports rear suspension geometry adjustment after ride-height or suspension changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePillowball Joint Design \u0026amp; Adjustment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Formula Link design replaces rubber-bushed lower links with pillowball rod ends at both mounting points. This reduces compliance in the rear four-link system and provides a wider adjustment range for setting lower-link length on modified or performance-oriented AE86 suspension setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Corolla AE86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 – Trueno (JDM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 – Levin (JDM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport AE86 – GT-S (U.S.-Market)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport AE86 – SR5 (U.S.-Market)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear lower control arm application only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits AE86 models retaining the solid-rear-axle four-link suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls at the factory rear lower-link mounting points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear axle position and suspension geometry should be checked and set after changing control-arm length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePillowball joints transmit more road and drivetrain vibration than rubber-bushed links and are intended for customers prioritizing suspension response and adjustability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e CUSCO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formula Link\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arm Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear Lower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear Four-Link\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pillowball Rod Ends at Both Ends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e +20 mm to -10 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle-Specific Bolt-On\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Control Arms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCUSCO AE86 Rear Control Arm Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCUSCO offers three rear four-link control-arm series for the Toyota AE86, ranging from fixed hard-rubber-bushed links to fully adjustable pillowball-equipped arms. All three are steel, vehicle-specific replacements designed for the AE86 solid-rear-axle four-link suspension and are available in matching rear upper and rear lower configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; overscroll-behavior-x: contain; margin: 1rem 0; padding-bottom: 6px;\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 900px !important; min-width: 900px !important; max-width: none !important; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: auto !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; min-width: 150px; line-height: 1.45;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; min-width: 200px; line-height: 1.45;\"\u003eFormula Link\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; min-width: 200px; line-height: 1.45;\"\u003eFormula Link Jr.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; min-width: 200px; line-height: 1.45;\"\u003eN1 Link\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear Upper Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear Lower Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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Pillowball rod ends at both ends eliminate rubber-bushing compliance and provide the widest adjustment range of the three series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula Link Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e combines one pillowball rod end with one hard-rubber bushing in each arm, providing adjustable link length while retaining some isolation at one mounting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN1 Link\u003c\/strong\u003e uses hard-rubber bushings at both ends and a fixed link length. It retains more isolation than either adjustable series and does not require suspension-link length adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupporting Suspension Components\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/collections\/ae86-corolla-suspension-steering-parts-1983-1987\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAE86 Suspension \u0026amp; Steering Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Browse additional suspension and steering components for 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2) CUSCO Formula Link adjustable rear lower control arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CUSCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67590787367221,"sku":null,"price":756.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/b9720f1e-fca4-43f0-9be0-e5ffb0516a39.png?v=1790624927","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/cusco-formula-link-rear-lower-control-arms-toyota-ae86","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}