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AE86 CUSCO N1 Link Rear Upper Control Arm Set (1983-87 Corolla)

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AE86 CUSCO N1 Link Rear Upper Control Arm Set

For 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)

Overview

The CUSCO N1 Link Rear Upper Control Arm Set replaces the factory rear upper links in the AE86 solid-rear-axle four-link suspension with a fixed-length steel design using hard-rubber bushings at both ends of each arm. The design retains bushing compliance while providing a durable vehicle-specific replacement for worn or aging factory upper links.

This set installs at the factory rear upper-control-arm mounting locations and is suited to AE86 owners who want a straightforward fixed-length CUSCO link rather than an adjustable pillowball-style arm.

Key Features

  • Fixed-length rear upper control arm pair
  • Hard-rubber bushings at both ends of each arm
  • Steel construction
  • Replaces both factory rear upper suspension links
  • Uses the factory chassis and rear-axle mounting locations
  • Designed for the AE86 solid-rear-axle four-link suspension
  • No suspension-link length adjustment required

Vehicle Fitment

Toyota Corolla AE86

  • 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 – Trueno (JDM)
  • 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 – Levin (JDM)
  • 1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport AE86 – GT-S (U.S.-Market)
  • 1984–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport AE86 – SR5 (U.S.-Market)

Fitment Notes

  • Rear upper control arm application only.
  • Fits the factory rear upper-link mounting locations used by the listed JDM and U.S.-market AE86 applications.
  • Fits both GT-S and SR5 rear upper-link applications.
  • Fits AE86 models retaining the solid-rear-axle four-link suspension.
  • Fits manual- and automatic-transmission applications within the listed vehicle fitment.

Product Specifications

Brand: CUSCO
Series: N1 Link
Product Type: Rear Upper Control Arm Set
Position: Rear Upper
Suspension Type: Rear Four-Link
Construction: Steel
Joint Type: Hard-Rubber Bushings at Both Ends
Link Length: Fixed
Fit Type: Vehicle-Specific Bolt-On
Quantity: 2 Control Arms

CUSCO AE86 Rear Control Arm Comparison

CUSCO 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.

Feature Formula Link Formula Link Jr. N1 Link
Rear Upper Available Yes Yes Yes
Rear Lower Available Yes Yes Yes
Length Design Adjustable Adjustable Fixed
Adjustment Range +20 mm to -10 mm +7 mm to -5 mm Fixed length
Joint Design Pillowball rod ends at both ends Pillowball rod end at one end / hard-rubber bushing at the other Hard-rubber bushings at both ends
Rubber-Bushed Connections None One per arm Both ends
Suspension Compliance Lowest Moderate Highest of the three
Adjustment Capability Widest range Moderate fine adjustment None
Suspension Response Most direct More direct while retaining some isolation More compliant, rubber-isolated response
Road / Drivetrain Vibration Transfer Highest of the three Moderate Lowest of the three
Primary Purpose Maximum rear four-link adjustability and precise geometry setup Adjustable performance setup with some retained bushing compliance Fixed-length replacement with hard-rubber bushings
Upper-Link Function Extensive upper-link and pinion-angle adjustment Moderate upper-link and pinion-angle adjustment Maintains fixed upper-link geometry
Lower-Link Function Extensive lower-link length and rear suspension geometry adjustment Moderate lower-link length adjustment Maintains fixed lower-link geometry
Construction Steel Steel Steel
Quantity per Set Pair Pair Pair
Fitment AE86 JDM Levin / Trueno; USDM GT-S & SR5 AE86 JDM Levin / Trueno; USDM GT-S & SR5 AE86 JDM Levin / Trueno; USDM GT-S & SR5

Series Overview

Formula Link is the fully adjustable option. Pillowball rod ends at both ends eliminate rubber-bushing compliance and provide the widest adjustment range of the three series.

Formula Link Jr. 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.

N1 Link 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.

Supporting Suspension Components

AE86 Suspension & Steering Parts — Browse additional suspension and steering components for 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 applications.

What's Included

  • (2) CUSCO N1 Link fixed-length rear upper control arms