Cusco Strut Brace Type-AS

2011–2025 Toyota Corolla Levin (TA20–27) / Celica (TE37) Front

Part #: 140 510 A

Overview

The Cusco Strut Brace Type-AS is a lightweight, high-strength suspension component designed to enhance the handling and stability of your Toyota Corolla Levin and Celica models from 2011 to 2025. Crafted from premium aluminum and steel, this front strut brace provides a significant upgrade over the stock suspension setup, helping to reduce chassis flex during spirited driving and cornering. Whether you're a performance enthusiast, a daily driver seeking improved ride quality, or an off-road adventurer, this strut brace offers a reliable and straightforward solution to improve your vehicle's responsiveness and overall driving experience.

Designed with simplicity and effectiveness in mind, the Cusco Type-AS strut brace is an excellent addition to your vehicle's suspension system. It helps to reinforce the upper strut towers, resulting in more precise steering response, reduced body roll, and enhanced cornering stability. Installation is quick and straightforward, making it accessible for both seasoned enthusiasts and casual DIYers.

Key Features

The Cusco Strut Brace Type-AS incorporates several advanced features that make it a top choice for performance upgrades:

• Constructed from hollow aluminum shaft for optimal strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring minimal added weight while providing maximum rigidity.
• Steel end plate brackets painted in Cusco's signature blue finish, offering durability and corrosion resistance while ensuring flawless fitment for specific vehicle applications.
• Designed for both front and rear upper strut locations, allowing comprehensive chassis reinforcement when used in conjunction with other suspension upgrades.
• Simple bolt-on installation process that requires no modifications, cutting, or drilling, making it a hassle-free upgrade.
• Lightweight design helps maintain vehicle agility and responsiveness without adding unnecessary weight to the suspension.
• Precision engineering ensures a perfect fit, maintaining factory clearance and alignment.
• Enhances overall chassis stiffness, contributing to improved handling dynamics and driver confidence during aggressive driving or cornering.
• Manufactured by Cusco, a trusted name in performance suspension components, known for quality and durability.

Construction & Design

The Cusco Type-AS Strut Brace features a hollow aluminum shaft that combines lightweight construction with exceptional strength. The use of aluminum helps to reduce unsprung weight, which benefits ride quality and handling. The steel end plates are meticulously painted in Cusco's trademark blue, not only for aesthetic appeal but also for long-lasting corrosion resistance. The design emphasizes a minimalistic yet robust structure, ensuring maximum rigidity without unnecessary bulk.

Each brace is precisely engineered using CAD technology to ensure perfect alignment and fitment for your specific vehicle model. The bolt-on design utilizes existing mounting points, eliminating the need for modifications. This thoughtful construction results in a durable, reliable component that enhances chassis stiffness and improves overall suspension performance.

Performance & Sound

While the Cusco Strut Brace Type-AS does not produce a noticeable sound change, its impact on vehicle handling is significant. By reducing chassis flex, it allows your suspension components to work more effectively, translating to sharper steering response and improved cornering stability. The increased rigidity can also contribute to a more confident driving feel, especially during aggressive maneuvers or spirited driving sessions.

Installation & Fitment

The Cusco Strut Brace Type-AS is designed for a straightforward bolt-on installation. It mounts directly to the factory upper strut towers using existing mounting points, requiring no cutting, drilling, or special tools. The process typically takes less than an hour and can be performed with basic hand tools. No additional modifications or tuning are necessary, making this an accessible upgrade for enthusiasts and DIYers alike.

• Simple bolt-on installation with no cutting or drilling required
• Compatible with both front and rear upper strut locations when used together
• Designed specifically for Toyota Corolla Levin (TA20–27) and Celica (TE37) models from 2011 to 2025

What's Included

• Hollow aluminum front strut brace
• Steel end plate brackets with Cusco blue finish
• All necessary mounting hardware and bolts
• Installation instructions

Ideal For

• Performance enthusiasts seeking improved handling and chassis stiffness
• Daily drivers looking for a reliable upgrade to enhance driving confidence
• Owners of Toyota Corolla Levin and Celica models from 2011 to 2025
• Anyone wanting a straightforward, bolt-on suspension reinforcement

Emissions Note

This product is designed for off-road or racing use only and may not be legal for street use in all regions. Please check local regulations before installation.