🛠️ The Feature: Front Subframe Bushings (SPORT Edition)

We are stocking the essential front and rear subframe bushes to tighten up your chassis:

• Part # 211985A: Front Subframe – Front Bush (Required: 2 per car)
• Part # 211986A: Front Subframe – Rear Bush (Required: 2 per car)

Fits Models:

• Celica IV (85-89) T160: FWD & AWD GT-Four (ST165)
• Celica V (89-93) T180: FWD & AWD GT-Four / All-Track (ST185)

🔍 Why the Front Subframe Matters

Think of the front subframe as the skeleton of your car’s front end. It carries the engine, transmission, and steering rack while connecting the lower suspension arms to the main chassis.

When the original rubber bushings age (and on a ’90s classic, they usually have!), the subframe begins to shift under load. This causes:

• Vague steering response.
• “Clunking” during hard acceleration or braking.
• Unstable wheel alignment.

Upgrading to our SPORT (90 Sha) polyurethane bushings locks the subframe in place. This ensures that your suspension geometry stays perfect, delivering razor-sharp turn-in and a much more rigid, responsive platform.

🏁 Did You Know? The Celica ST185 Legend

The 1989-1993 GT-Four isn’t just a street car; it’s a Rally icon!

1. WRC Dominance: The ST185 is Toyota’s most successful rally car, securing three consecutive Driver’s Championships (1992-1994) and two Manufacturer’s titles.
2. The “Carlos Sainz” Edition: To celebrate its success, Toyota released 5,000 “Carlos Sainz Limited Edition” units worldwide, featuring a unique hood design and water-to-air intercooler.
3. Hidden Tech: The All-Trac/GT-Four system featured a viscous coupling center differential, making it one of the most advanced AWD systems of its era.

Don’t let 30-year-old rubber hold back your Celica’s potential.