oem (rear) suspension changed after 87?

[yaitsme]

So here's the deal -

I picked up a set of traction arms from the f/s section at a slight discount.

One-a-these-days I'll learn to research thoroughly before I make such purchases ... but for now - I'm still a dumbass.

I see (now) that the arms I picked up were for an '87 ... my Supra's a '90 ... and of course, the part numbers are different for those year models.
So before these arms arrive at my doorstep, I'm curious if I'll be able to make them work.

Can anyone tell me what the differences are between the 87 and 90 rear suspension as it relates to these traction bars?

 

[Jeff Lange]

There weren't any changes made, the arms will fit.

The suspension geometry did not change from pre-89 to 89+ and all the part numbers that changed have the older number supersceding to the newer number.

You're fine.

 

[JustAnotherVictim]

Didn't they change the subframe or reinforce it somehow?

 

[Jeff Lange]

Yes, 2 braces were added to the subframe.

 

[JustAnotherVictim]

I figured that was what he might have been thinking of.

 

[yaitsme]

Thanks guys - :bowdown:

guess I can breathe easy ... we'll see if there's anything to this part number difference when they arrive!

 

[drjonez]

Yes, 2 braces were added to the subframe.

yeeps. and oddly enough, all older subframes have the holes/weldnuts for the braces....

 

[Jeff Lange]

I've never seen one with the nuts on it. I had to drill the holes larger and weld the nuts on myself on mine.

 

[drjonez]

intersting. my early '87 had it all....