Rear subframe overhaul questions
I want to rebuild my rear subframe as the diff mount went and i was looking at parts shop max. I want to keep the rear end stock-ish.
So far im looking at rear lateral arm, diff mount, diff risers (not sure if they're needed if i don't plan on lowering), trail arm upper bushing(not sure if this affects toe drastically or not), trail arm forward bushings, toe eliminators (heard this is recommended to remove the dtss).
Im not sure what the purpose of the camber arm is, i think it might be for the sublink for the diff. No clue what the trailing arm camber links are for. Any help or clarification would be great.
Thank you guys.
So far im looking at rear lateral arm, diff mount, diff risers (not sure if they're needed if i don't plan on lowering), trail arm upper bushing(not sure if this affects toe drastically or not), trail arm forward bushings, toe eliminators (heard this is recommended to remove the dtss).
Im not sure what the purpose of the camber arm is, i think it might be for the sublink for the diff. No clue what the trailing arm camber links are for. Any help or clarification would be great.
Thank you guys.
Keeping the rear end stockish is using competition bushings, at least in my mind, it is. You blew right past stockish and right to drift-ish. If this is what you want then, there is at least one thing that you need to know. Some think moving to solid bushings is a good way to knock some teeth fillings loose.
This does seem like a great project though.
Oh.... check your brake and gas lines. now is the perfect time to replace if needed. I just did my bushings bone stock last summer, it is a lot of work. There are plenty of kind people to help you along you way if you need it.
The camber arm is attached to the uni body and the sub-frame. If you have a spring height drop of more than an inch or so, the camber will be off. Some believe that the adjustable trailing arm camber links work better, as they are individually adjustable. The camber arm is off center and the camber won't be perfectly even. I assume it is rather close though. I bought the Maxdatrix one that is similar to the one you posted and haven't driven the car yet.
The trailing arm camber links connect the inside trailing arm to the sub frame. Camber is better adjusted here if needed.
The other trailing arm bushings are nice if you want to ditch the factory toe adjust. Otherwise, these many not be needed. They will give you a greater range of adjustment with the rear adjustable lateral arms. These will adjust toe now without the stock setup bolt.
I really don't know anything about the risers.
Do replace the DTTS bushings, I used Delrin? It's a very hard plastic like material with a metal sleeve.
Also, you don't have the anti-sway bar links and ant-sway bar bushings on your list. Perhaps there is more too, I am beat from working on my car all day.
This does seem like a great project though.Oh.... check your brake and gas lines. now is the perfect time to replace if needed. I just did my bushings bone stock last summer, it is a lot of work. There are plenty of kind people to help you along you way if you need it.
The camber arm is attached to the uni body and the sub-frame. If you have a spring height drop of more than an inch or so, the camber will be off. Some believe that the adjustable trailing arm camber links work better, as they are individually adjustable. The camber arm is off center and the camber won't be perfectly even. I assume it is rather close though. I bought the Maxdatrix one that is similar to the one you posted and haven't driven the car yet.
The trailing arm camber links connect the inside trailing arm to the sub frame. Camber is better adjusted here if needed.
The other trailing arm bushings are nice if you want to ditch the factory toe adjust. Otherwise, these many not be needed. They will give you a greater range of adjustment with the rear adjustable lateral arms. These will adjust toe now without the stock setup bolt.
I really don't know anything about the risers.
Do replace the DTTS bushings, I used Delrin? It's a very hard plastic like material with a metal sleeve.
Also, you don't have the anti-sway bar links and ant-sway bar bushings on your list. Perhaps there is more too, I am beat from working on my car all day.
Last edited by Jeff76; May 18, 2024 at 08:02 PM.
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