Rear Toe Maxed....Now What?

[TwoTalons]

There is something very strange going on with my alignment. It seems that starting this past winter, my rear tire wear has accelerated considerably and they're nearly bald now. I also noticed the car was very squirrely in the snow this past winter. The previous two winters it was fine. The rear camber was off a little to the negative side but not excessive. I adjusted that but the toe was WAY off. Nearly 1/2" of toe in! I tried to adjust it but naturally the bolts are rust welded. Wouldn't have mattered anyway because they were already set for max toe out. So what gives? I dropped the whole rear subframe last night and nothing looks damaged, worn out, or otherwise. I can't find anything wrong. How the hell can I have that much toe in with no adjustment left?

[TkrPerformance]

this will fix it
http://www.jayracing.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=207

[TwoTalons]

Originally Posted by TkrPerformance

this will fix it
http://www.jayracing.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=207

I saw those but I can't see the spherical bearings lasting very long on a daily/winter driven vehicle.

[FattyBoomBatty]

Switch the subframe from your other talon, since you have two.

[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.

[TwoTalons]

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]

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!