I took my rear hub apart to install a new bearing, and I can't find a oem toe control bushing. I just found out I will never find this oem bushing, and that I can get the toe eliminator bushing to take out my dtss. This will be my only option. Has anyone else done this? Could you give me some input on this addition. Did you need new bolts? Is handling, and steering differ? I <3 my fc3s.

 

Same thing happened to me when I replaced my rear subframe due to the toe adjusters being rusted solid. I installed the dtss eliminators and after an alignment I noticed a vast improvement in both rear grip and breakaway characteristics.

 

The rear toe eliminator bushings will give no improvement when you are just driving normal. The rear wheels will change angle based on the g-force that is exerted on the rear suspension when you are cornering aggressive. If you get the rear tow eliminators they will make the handling of the car more predictable. The problem that happens with the original rear toe DTSS bushings is that when you are taking hard corners and you expect that the rear wheels will start slipping they cause extra grip and this could cause inexperienced drivers to lose control. Most (not all) people who replace rear suspension components will replace the bushings with the eliminator bushings since it does improve handling of the car, and make it more predictable. You can get the original bushings from the Mazda dealership. All you need to do is get a breakdown of the rear suspension from the FSM and show the parts guy what your looking for (assuming he isn't a monkey). But there is no real practicality behind replacing with the original bushings. Not only will you save money with the DTSS eliminators but you will improve the handling of the vehicle as a whole.

 

Thanks for the help, but you can't buy the oem bushings, the part isn't available at all, not even at mazda says, haynes, and mazda. I can buy the eliminator bushings for $48, or the whole hub assembly from mazda's dealership for $600 that quote is from the horse's mouth. Can I use the oem bolts? I just want my car "driveable".

 

You can totally use the original bolts. I would recommend replacing the lock washers at the very minimum though. Or perhaps even replace the bolts, nuts, and washers. Just to minimize rust and any difficulty in removal and installation. I think I was wrong originally about the OEM bushings, I think those were a discontinued item. So yeah, the eliminators are the way to go.