2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

Rear toe issues continue after DTSS install

Old Jun 30, 2006 | 05:16 PM
  #1  
F1blueRx7's Avatar
Thread Starter
Couldn't stay away
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,090
Likes: 157
From: Defuniak Springs, FL
Rear toe issues continue after DTSS install

I installed DTSS bushings to replace what I though were worn out stock DTSS bushings. I'm suspecting the stock rear Toe adjust cams/bushings were the rear problem.

It seems that when I corner hard the rear end steps out as if DTSS were in effect, however after the turn is completed, the toe change doesn't go away. When you stop and get out of the car you can very obviously see the toe in the rear of the car. It goes left or right depending on which way you turn, but it doesn't come back to center.

I'd like to try replacing the cams and bushings, then have a full alignment done on the car to see if it will resolve the problem. Do you know where I can source these bushings? Mazdatrix doesn't appear to carry them on their site.
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 06:29 PM
  #2  
VacavilleFC's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,081
Likes: 0
From: Vacaville Ca
yeah dtss bushing should have elminated that. have you replaced the rest of your bushings yet?
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 06:49 PM
  #3  
F1blueRx7's Avatar
Thread Starter
Couldn't stay away
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,090
Likes: 157
From: Defuniak Springs, FL
Just the DTSS bushings. I plan on doing the rear LCA's and the toe adjust cams and bushings.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 02:38 AM
  #4  
moremazda's Avatar
Gone Race'n
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,550
Likes: 4
From: Rockford, IL
Just call me stupid but did you tighten ALL of the nuts and bolts???
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 03:47 AM
  #5  
F1blueRx7's Avatar
Thread Starter
Couldn't stay away
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,090
Likes: 157
From: Defuniak Springs, FL
you're stupid?
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 10:54 AM
  #6  
Doncan's Avatar
Junior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Puerto Rico
Seems like the rear control arms bushings are broke and/or the factory toe adjusting bolt.[I]
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 12:58 PM
  #7  
F1blueRx7's Avatar
Thread Starter
Couldn't stay away
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,090
Likes: 157
From: Defuniak Springs, FL
Yeah that's what I'm thinking too.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 01:30 PM
  #8  
moremazda's Avatar
Gone Race'n
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,550
Likes: 4
From: Rockford, IL
Originally Posted by f1blueRx7
you're stupid?
See, and I knew this.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 01:38 PM
  #9  
Gene's Avatar
10 lb. boost, 5lb. bag
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,075
Likes: 2
From: New York, NY
Originally Posted by f1blueRx7
Just the DTSS bushings. I plan on doing the rear LCA's and the toe adjust cams and bushings.
Since the busings you didn't replace are likely to be 17 years old at this point, I'd start looking there.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
trickster
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
25
Jul 1, 2023 04:40 PM
RaY358
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
5
Aug 19, 2015 11:44 PM
gabescanlon
Interior / Exterior / Audio
1
Aug 11, 2015 05:59 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:25 AM.