Cusco Type-AS Front Strut Brace

Toyota Corolla Levin/Trueno (AE91/AE92) 1983–1987

Part #: 120 510 A

Overview

The Cusco Type-AS Front Strut Brace is a lightweight and durable performance upgrade designed specifically for the Toyota Corolla Levin and Trueno models from the AE91 and AE92 chassis. Crafted to enhance your vehicle's handling and stability, this front strut brace helps reduce chassis flex during spirited driving, cornering, and aggressive maneuvers. Whether you're a daily driver seeking improved responsiveness or a motorsport enthusiast pushing your car to its limits, this strut bar provides a noticeable upgrade in steering feel and overall chassis rigidity.

Constructed with lightweight aluminum and steel components, the Cusco Type-AS offers a perfect balance of strength and weight savings. Its simple bolt-on installation makes it an accessible upgrade for enthusiasts of all skill levels, requiring no modifications or complex procedures. By reinforcing the upper strut mounts, this brace helps your vehicle maintain optimal suspension geometry, leading to more precise steering and improved handling characteristics.

Key Features

The Cusco Type-AS Front Strut Brace incorporates several key features that make it a valuable addition to your Corolla Levin or Trueno:

• Constructed with hollow aluminum shaft for lightweight and high rigidity, reducing unnecessary weight while maintaining strength.
• Steel end plate brackets painted in Cusco's signature blue ensure a flawless fitment tailored to the AE91/AE92 chassis.
• Designed for both front and rear upper strut locations, providing versatile chassis reinforcement.
• Simple bolt-on installation with no need for drilling or modifications, allowing for quick and straightforward upgrade.
• Enhances chassis stiffness, reducing flex during cornering and improving steering response.
• Made with high-quality materials to withstand the rigors of spirited driving and track use.
• Designed to complement the factory suspension setup, offering a noticeable improvement in handling without sacrificing ride comfort.
• Lightweight aluminum shaft minimizes added weight, helping maintain vehicle balance and agility.
• Steel brackets provide durability and secure attachment points for long-lasting performance.

Construction & Design

The Cusco Type-AS Front Strut Brace features a meticulously engineered design that emphasizes strength, weight savings, and ease of installation. The main shaft is made from hollow aluminum, which offers excellent rigidity while keeping the overall weight to a minimum. This design helps reduce chassis flex without adding unnecessary weight, making it ideal for both street and track applications.

The steel end plate brackets are precision-painted in Cusco's trademark blue, ensuring a perfect fit for the AE91 and AE92 chassis. The brackets are engineered to bolt directly onto the existing upper strut mounts, providing a secure and stable connection. The use of high-quality materials and TIG welding techniques ensures durability and consistent performance over time.

Performance & Sound

While the Cusco Type-AS Front Strut Brace does not produce any audible sound, its impact on vehicle handling is significant. By increasing chassis stiffness, it improves steering response and reduces body roll during aggressive cornering. This results in a more connected and confident driving experience, especially on twisty roads or racetrack sessions. The lightweight construction ensures that these handling benefits are achieved without adding noticeable weight to the vehicle.

Installation & Fitment

The Cusco Type-AS Front Strut Brace is designed for a straightforward bolt-on installation. It mounts directly onto the factory upper strut mounts using existing bolt points, requiring no drilling, cutting, or modifications. The process typically takes less than an hour and can be performed with basic hand tools. Once installed, you'll immediately notice improved steering feel and chassis rigidity, enhancing your driving confidence and vehicle responsiveness.

• Simple bolt-on installation with no modifications required
• Compatible with Toyota Corolla Levin and Trueno AE91/AE92 models from 1983 to 1987
• Designed for both front and rear upper strut locations for comprehensive chassis reinforcement

What's Included

• Lightweight aluminum front shaft bar
• Steel end plate brackets painted in Cusco blue
• All necessary mounting hardware and bolts

Ideal For

• Enthusiasts seeking improved handling and steering response
• Owners of Toyota Corolla Levin and Trueno AE91/AE92 models
• Drivers looking to reduce chassis flex during spirited driving or track days
• Performance-oriented street drivers who want a simple, effective upgrade