RS Sway Bar Drop Link Orientation
11-09-2018 | 11:20 AM
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11-09-2018 | 11:43 AM
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The rs links are slightly shorter and supposedly a little beefier.
11-09-2018 | 05:12 PM
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Another question for this group - swaybars related.
In order to fit the bushing and bracket for thefront bar, I had to loosen the subframe to make enough room to squeeze them in. Do I need a front-end alignment now, or does it bolt back in exactly the way it came out?
In order to fit the bushing and bracket for thefront bar, I had to loosen the subframe to make enough room to squeeze them in. Do I need a front-end alignment now, or does it bolt back in exactly the way it came out?
11-09-2018 | 05:18 PM
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I noticed that the cosmoline left a stencil where the subframe sides attach to the unibody so you can eyeball it back to position. There is definitely some front to back and side to side play for the subframe side when you attach it to the unibody so sure you could knock the alignment out causing one or both wheels to toe in/out if it doesn't go back in the same.
11-09-2018 | 05:25 PM
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I noticed that the cosmoline left a stencil where the subframe sides attach to the unibody so you can eyeball it back to position. There is definitely some front to back and side to side play for the subframe side when you attach it to the unibody so sure you could knock the alignment out causing one or both wheels to toe in/out if it doesn't go back in the same.
I just got a full alignment, so not looking forward to getting another right away if I can avoid it.
11-09-2018 | 05:31 PM
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I did the front and back end suspension together so had to get the alignment done. I did setup some strings and had a digital protractor which helped me get the front end aligned within tolerances. The alignment made it exact as I figured out later my garage floor is actually not completely level. Doh!
11-09-2018 | 05:45 PM
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Im sure the turbo front drop links are more than stout enough. The weak point is where they mount on the wheel carrier. That 10mm shaft has sheared off at the carrier on me before. Have the H&Rs, so they are sorta “tested”.
11-09-2018 | 09:22 PM
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11-18-2018 | 10:51 AM
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Makes sense. I drove it today and the steering wheel was cocked to the left one or two degrees. So I think I must have made a slight alteration to toe or caster. You were able to get it back in close enough that there was no appreciable impact to your alignment?
I just got a full alignment, so not looking forward to getting another right away if I can avoid it.
My question for the group: Since I just had a full alignment done and know my rear is setup correctly, do you think I can get the front end done (toe and caster), without worrying about touching the rear? If so, I can use a local alignment shop that’s easier to use, but doesn’t have as much 993 experience.