Rear Toe Maxed....Now What?

**Goat Blower** · 07-23-2008

I've got the same thing, I'm guessing it's the active toe bushing being shot and settling a bit. I've got the old Taboo eliminator kit sitting in my tool box, haven't gotten around to welding them in yet.

TwoTalons · 07-23-2008

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Originally Posted by Goat Blower

I've got the same thing, I'm guessing it's the active toe bushing being shot and settling a bit. I've got the old Taboo eliminator kit sitting in my tool box, haven't gotten around to welding them in yet.

I'm going to solid weld them using the washer method and hope that takes care of it. It bothers me that the adjusters were already set for max toe out.

TwoTalons · 08-13-2008

Pulled the whole rear subframe out and dismantled everything. Welded the toe links and finally installed the Energy Suspension bushings I've had for over two years. The bearings on one of the axles were going bad so I replaced those as well. Had to cut the toe adjuster bolts to get the trailing arms out. Other than the bearings, I found nothing obviously wrong. The bushings seemed fine.

When I reassembled everything, I set the toe for max toe out like it was when I tore it apart. After reinstalling the subframe and taking a short drive, I checked the toe. It was 5/16 toed out. So I went from 1/2" of toe in to 5/16" of toe out. Something was clearly out of whack. What exactly it was is a mystery to me.

I'm surprised how much of a difference the new bushings made. All the odd clunks and noises from the rearend are gone. The ride is noticeably improved as well. It's like driving a new car!