Adjusting rear toe-in?

[JeffS]

Can anyone "compare and contrast" rear toe in adjustment with the OEM cam bolts versus buying a pair of "turnbuckle style" adjustable rear lateral links?

If you have worked with both systems I'd be interested to hear whether you think the adjustable links are worth the extra money.

This will be strictly a street set-up, so once the alignments are dialed in I don't anticipate needing to adjust it very often.

Thanks... Jeff

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Hi Jeff
I recommend the adjustable lateral links.
I've got turnbuckle style lateral links and a FFR supplies a turn buckle style for the upper link.
With this set up you can adjust your track width to get best tire clearance for the rear tire (inside and outside). This is important if your using a wide tires.
Doing this you have to stay within the tolerance of the CV joint.
Bob

[Rasmus]

Having worked only with eccentric style toe adjustment for the rear when setting a car up for track days or autocross, I can write I hate it. It's imprecise. There's a bit of slop at certain angles. For example, if you're using the graduated marks on the eccentric bolt flange to get back to a previously known toe it depends on which way you turn to that mark. For example, approach it clockwise: 0 toe. Approach it anti-clockwise: 2 mm toe out. Infuriating.

I would use the turnbuckle style without hesitation. It's how toe is set in the front. And it's easy. After a while you get a feel for how many "flats" (e.i. 1/6 turns) you need to get toe where you want it. And if you're anal you'll start doing things in half-flats (1/12 turn).

I set up my suspensions in my garage with parallel fishing lines, two car-width poles with graduated nocks, toe plates, two measuring tapes, and a small 20 cm ruler.

[JeffS]

Thanks Bob and Rasmus...

I was guessing that the cam bolt was a P.I.T.A. but you've confirmed it for me. I've read of several people having issues the the WhiteLine links (KTA107) rusting out on daily drivers. Hopefully my car will seldom see wet conditions, so its probably not a big issue anyway, but are there other manufacturers that you've had good luck with? I'm actually looking to replace the front LCA bushings as well. Initally I'm only going to use one set of adjustable links and one set of OEM links off the car. I can always upgrade to 2 adjustable sets if I run into tire fitment issues.

Thanks... Jeff