You might try an auto parts store -- leaf spring shims.
One might find the directions on how to make a cup lifter on sites such as eHow. Another way one might find out how to make a cup lifter would be to look in books at ones local library.
You can look at the engine to find the chasis number of a Toyota Corolla.
There are several shims that could be used such as starter shims (for adjusting drive gear to ring gear), caster/camber shims (for front end alignment), body shims (for aligning body panels),
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This is a toughie. First you have to decide which lifter it is then pull the rocker cover and find the rocker arm that has play in it. Then look at the lifter and where the push rod rides should be stuck down further in the lifter bore than the rest. Or press down on the inside and if it goes down over 1/8 inch and is springy the lifter is bad.
Ksen Shims is 5' 7 1/2".
1993 on Toyota corolla vacuum hose
Lifter is a noun.
1996 corolla repair manual by haynes.
One can find Toyota Corolla cars on sale at the Toyota dealership closest to them. They can also try used car dealerships in their area as they oftentimes have used Corolla cars for sale.