Toe links durable aftermarket options street use?
11-01-23, 11:30 PM
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Toe links durable aftermarket options street use?
My suspension is all relatively fresh pillowballs, arms, bushings, sway bar end links, coilovers, tie rods etc (all less than 4000 miles). Street only car, not driven too hard. Maybe 280 crank HP with the light mods it has.
For the rear toe links I was loathe to spend $800+ on stockers, and the bushings seemed too finicky and delicate for me to have them pressed in and out by local machine shops. In the end I went with TCS toe links because colour (dislike all the bright stuff that sticks out) as most of the aftermarkets seemed to be the same mold with different branding.
I recently found the TCS's have play in them already, and one side had a bit of corrosion and pitting. I thought it might be because they have no boot, but then my Improved Racing sway bar end links have held up like champs and are wide open and gather more grit.
Am looking for a higher quality, more durable toe link than the TCS without going full OEM. Suggestions based on real world use?
For the rear toe links I was loathe to spend $800+ on stockers, and the bushings seemed too finicky and delicate for me to have them pressed in and out by local machine shops. In the end I went with TCS toe links because colour (dislike all the bright stuff that sticks out) as most of the aftermarkets seemed to be the same mold with different branding.
I recently found the TCS's have play in them already, and one side had a bit of corrosion and pitting. I thought it might be because they have no boot, but then my Improved Racing sway bar end links have held up like champs and are wide open and gather more grit.
Am looking for a higher quality, more durable toe link than the TCS without going full OEM. Suggestions based on real world use?
11-02-23, 12:29 AM
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Juan at J-Auto is a good guy and knows his way around an RX-7. No problems ever with the set up I bought over thee years ago 
www.j-auto.net
www.j-auto.net
11-02-23, 12:47 AM
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Just replace the rod ends. They aren't very expensive.
Make sure to choose something of the same strength and articulation level but of higher quality.
You will want something with a teflon liner.
Make sure to choose something of the same strength and articulation level but of higher quality.
You will want something with a teflon liner.
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11-02-23, 10:44 AM
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Links to any reccos? I'm seeing a ton of RC car stuff, and Grainger. https://www.grainger.ca/en/product/F...24/p/GGF20G031
11-02-23, 11:24 AM
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Bloody brilliant. I didn't think about that at all. Seems like the bolt hole is 3/8". And I recall one end (or both?) are left hand threaded.
Links to any reccos? I'm seeing a ton of RC car stuff, and Grainger. https://www.grainger.ca/en/product/F...24/p/GGF20G031
Links to any reccos? I'm seeing a ton of RC car stuff, and Grainger. https://www.grainger.ca/en/product/F...24/p/GGF20G031
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11-02-23, 11:31 AM
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You need one end to thread in the other direction as the other to get that turnbuckle effect that most adjustable links rely on. You will want to measure your part to see if the part is threaded for a metric or imperial size, find out the size, as well as the eyelet size, before shopping.
Down here in burgerland, I'd suggest McMaster-Carr, but I don't think you guys have that option. I'll ask some Canadian friends where they go for those joints and report back.
Down here in burgerland, I'd suggest McMaster-Carr, but I don't think you guys have that option. I'll ask some Canadian friends where they go for those joints and report back.
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11-02-23, 11:51 AM
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You need one end to thread in the other direction as the other to get that turnbuckle effect that most adjustable links rely on. You will want to measure your part to see if the part is threaded for a metric or imperial size, find out the size, as well as the eyelet size, before shopping.
Down here in burgerland, I'd suggest McMaster-Carr, but I don't think you guys have that option. I'll ask some Canadian friends where they go for those joints and report back.
Down here in burgerland, I'd suggest McMaster-Carr, but I don't think you guys have that option. I'll ask some Canadian friends where they go for those joints and report back.
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the bushings on the OE links are actually quite easy, no press needed, a nut, bolt and the right size sockets will do the job
11-02-23, 01:58 PM
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FK and Aurora bearings are some of the highest quality out there and their price reflects this. They are available from various vendors.
https://www.fkrodends.com/
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/gr...GroupID=RODEND
For a street car, it is worthwhile to use these types of bearing seals to keep some of the grit out.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...oduct=3077-001
The Rotary Extreme toe links I have been using for decades and many tens of thousands of miles wore well because they use high quality rod ends (FK or Aurora).
https://www.fkrodends.com/
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/gr...GroupID=RODEND
For a street car, it is worthwhile to use these types of bearing seals to keep some of the grit out.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...oduct=3077-001
The Rotary Extreme toe links I have been using for decades and many tens of thousands of miles wore well because they use high quality rod ends (FK or Aurora).
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11-02-23, 08:19 PM
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You need one end to thread in the other direction as the other to get that turnbuckle effect that most adjustable links rely on. You will want to measure your part to see if the part is threaded for a metric or imperial size, find out the size, as well as the eyelet size, before shopping.
Down here in burgerland, I'd suggest McMaster-Carr, but I don't think you guys have that option. I'll ask some Canadian friends where they go for those joints and report back.
Down here in burgerland, I'd suggest McMaster-Carr, but I don't think you guys have that option. I'll ask some Canadian friends where they go for those joints and report back.
11-02-23, 08:20 PM
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FK and Aurora bearings are some of the highest quality out there and their price reflects this. They are available from various vendors.
https://www.fkrodends.com/
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/gr...GroupID=RODEND
For a street car, it is worthwhile to use these types of bearing seals to keep some of the grit out.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...oduct=3077-001
The Rotary Extreme toe links I have been using for decades and many tens of thousands of miles wore well because they use high quality rod ends (FK or Aurora).
https://www.fkrodends.com/
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/gr...GroupID=RODEND
For a street car, it is worthwhile to use these types of bearing seals to keep some of the grit out.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...oduct=3077-001
The Rotary Extreme toe links I have been using for decades and many tens of thousands of miles wore well because they use high quality rod ends (FK or Aurora).
11-02-23, 08:56 PM
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Funny enough, replacing the rod ends on aftermarket rear toe links was one of the very first things I did when I bought my car.
In hindsight, they were probably fine, they were just slightly corroded and stiff from the car sitting for so long.
I remember considering measuring the threads and sourcing them on my own, but ultimately just ordering them from the people who made the links.
It probably would have been a good idea to make sure they were teflon lined. Metal on metal is just asking for problems.
In hindsight, they were probably fine, they were just slightly corroded and stiff from the car sitting for so long.
I remember considering measuring the threads and sourcing them on my own, but ultimately just ordering them from the people who made the links.
It probably would have been a good idea to make sure they were teflon lined. Metal on metal is just asking for problems.
11-03-23, 11:40 AM
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Funny enough, replacing the rod ends on aftermarket rear toe links was one of the very first things I did when I bought my car.
In hindsight, they were probably fine, they were just slightly corroded and stiff from the car sitting for so long.
I remember considering measuring the threads and sourcing them on my own, but ultimately just ordering them from the people who made the links.
It probably would have been a good idea to make sure they were teflon lined. Metal on metal is just asking for problems.
In hindsight, they were probably fine, they were just slightly corroded and stiff from the car sitting for so long.
I remember considering measuring the threads and sourcing them on my own, but ultimately just ordering them from the people who made the links.
It probably would have been a good idea to make sure they were teflon lined. Metal on metal is just asking for problems.
. I did clean and grease them up which stopped the stickiness, but they still have play so will need the change.
11-04-23, 07:37 PM
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