FC3S Rear Suspension Explained/Demystified

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Oct 4, 2018 | 01:43 PM

#51

Nosferatu

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From: Bear Cage

correct the oem rubber bushings have enough compliance to not bind.

Oct 11, 2018 | 10:45 PM

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teeson

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From: Vancouver, BC

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Originally Posted by GuiltySoul

If I were to get the pbm Trailing Arm Forward Bushings, Spherical Bearing I assume the oem cam bolt would either not work or fit, so then would I have to get adjustable rear lateral rods so I can adjust toe?

Oem cam bolt for adjusting toe fits and works. Had it in Energy bushings and PBM spherical conversion bushings.
PBM or other adjustable toe rods will reduce slop (depending on condition of your stock ones anyway) and allow adjustment. The stock ones are also usually the first thing to go (bend) in a curb strike or similar. I have yet to break a PBM one yet but I’m told they shear the bolt on either end...

Oct 20, 2018 | 09:18 AM

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ablesnead

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From: indiantown fl

I had the complete set of partsmax solid and spericals installed in rear except the vertical factory camber rod...now I have positive camber...I can only think the vertical rod is wrong...so I am having it removed...is it really needed for support now that all else is solid mounted ...track day car only

Oct 22, 2018 | 02:08 PM

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Fleemer

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From: Victoria B.C.

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Originally Posted by ablesnead

Dear god. Im assuming you have the spherical subframe mounts that move? IF so you need that "camber" rod to stop them form rocking back and forth. Otherwise, what ride height are you running? Coilovers?