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Old 01-28-2018, 02:56 AM
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Default Rear toe links: Too many options, how to choose?

Since i'm lowered on ohlins coilovers was looking to get rear adjustable toe links. There are tons of vendors selling almost similar products. How do you pick one over the other? Based on future needs, i may add other suspension components like rear links, dog bones, LCA, front adjustable tie rods. For now just looking at rear toe links.

I need at minimum adjustable toe in the rear as oem adjustment is limited. I'm just learning/reading up on bump steer and possibility to adjust that would be good (I need to find a good alignment shop that can do bump steer adjustment)
All range in prices from approx $500-800. Some include the weather sealed boots, some you need to buy it separately, others do not mention any boot option. I may have overlooked other options.

Are any particular ones superior over the other in terms of quality, easy of adjustment etc? Or do people just go with a brand they are comfortable with? or is it based on the price and any discounts offered? Comments, thoughts, inputs welcome

The various options in no particular order are

1. Tarret engineering
http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-...mps-detail.htm (they also have another cheaper one which replaces only the outer arm)

2. TPC racing
http://www.tpcracing.com/tpc-racing-...toe-links.html

3. Elephant racing
https://www.elephantracing.com/996-9...arm-track-rod/

4. RSS
http://rss.rpmware.com/rss/rss-adjus...t/g-62404.aspx

5. SPL
http://www.splparts.com/products/spl...er-cayman.html

6. BBI autosports
https://www.bbiautosport.com/product...able-toe-kmyg4
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Old 01-28-2018, 10:44 AM
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I have RSS dog bones, bump steer kit, rear toe links... no complaints,
Old 01-28-2018, 10:46 AM
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I have the complete RSS setup in my 997.1 - rear dog bones, toe steer kits, LCAs, Adj Sway Bars, Rear Camper Locking plates, Adj Drop Links, with Bilstein Damptronics and Tarett Monoball Top Mounts and the setup is phenomenal. It's also rock solid to where my tire wear is nice and even across the tread width and though I had the alignment checked when I do new tires, they haven't had to make any changes to preserve the original settings.

If you're lowered, at a minimum you should look into adjustable sway bars and drop links to be able to remove any preload from the sway bars.

Although I only have personal experience with the RSS offerings, I like the concept of the design of the Champion Motorsports ones as well with the pinch-bolt to lock the ends in place.

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I can't speak for the other brands but I went with RSS and have had no issues with them. They're very well built and have a well known reputation on the forums.
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Originally Posted by Presto
Since i'm lowered on ohlins coilovers was looking to get rear adjustable toe links. There are tons of vendors selling almost similar products. How do you pick one over the other? Based on future needs, i may add other suspension components like rear links, dog bones, LCA, front adjustable tie rods. For now just looking at rear toe links.

I need at minimum adjustable toe in the rear as oem adjustment is limited. I'm just learning/reading up on bump steer and possibility to adjust that would be good (I need to find a good alignment shop that can do bump steer adjustment)
All range in prices from approx $500-800. Some include the weather sealed boots, some you need to buy it separately, others do not mention any boot option. I may have overlooked other options.

Are any particular ones superior over the other in terms of quality, easy of adjustment etc? Or do people just go with a brand they are comfortable with? or is it based on the price and any discounts offered? Comments, thoughts, inputs welcome

The various options in no particular order are

1. Tarret engineering
http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-...mps-detail.htm (they also have another cheaper one which replaces only the outer arm)

2. TPC racing
http://www.tpcracing.com/tpc-racing-...toe-links.html

3. Elephant racing
https://www.elephantracing.com/996-9...arm-track-rod/

4. RSS
http://rss.rpmware.com/rss/rss-adjus...t/g-62404.aspx

5. SPL
http://www.splparts.com/products/spl...er-cayman.html

6. BBI autosports
https://www.bbiautosport.com/product...able-toe-kmyg4
If you want to impress your builder - ask for an ERP - Cary Eisenlohr - built dogbones. Similar to most of those above, but, well, better.
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Thanks for the mention, kind words, and photos everyone! We appreciate your feedback. Glad to hear the RSS Toe Links are serving you well.

To be clear, RSS Toe Links are Designed, Tested and Manufactured In House at our SOCAL faciltiy.

As Ukinpol pointed out, many other brands are private label or outsource their parts (made by another company then branded and sold by company XXX as their own).

RSS #312 Rear Toe Link: http://rss.rpmware.com/rss/rss-adjus.../i-398286.aspx

The RSS Toe Link Design, which is part of the RSS TS-2 Suspension Package, has an unmatched performance record spanning 10+ years.

They have been tested, validated, and proven via Professional Level Motorsport (Sports Car / Rallye / Endurance Racing), countless track days, and endless real world road miles.

TS-2 Suspension Kit (includes RSS Toe Links # 312)

- 2015 Pirelli World Challenge Champions
- 2014 FIA Spanish Rallye Champions
- 2013 Rolex Grand Am Champions

The RSS TS-2 Series Package - The suspension of choice for motorsport teams, tuners, track day junkies, and driving enthusiasts.



- 2015 PIRELLI WORLD CHALLENGE TC CHAMPIONS



- 2014 FIA SPANISH RALLY TARMAC CHAMPIONS



- 2013 ROLEX GRAND-AM GX CHAMPIONS



TS-2: (996-997/Turbo/GT2/GT3) http://rss.rpmware.com/rss/rss-tarma...s/g-76869.aspx

TS-2-BC (989-987 Boxster/Cayman) http://rss.rpmware.com/rss/rss-tarma...i-2212920.aspx

TS-2-BC981 (981) http://rss.rpmware.com/rss/rss-tarma...i-2304682.aspx

TS-2-GT4 (GT4) http://rss.rpmware.com/rss/rss-tarma...i-2303217.aspx


FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Completely Serviceable: For the extreme, repetitive track day enthusiast or racer, our high strength
steel alloy spherical bearings (with a friction reducing, longevity increasing Teflon liner) can be replaced
unlike the motorsports arms, in which case a new set of arms will need to be purchased if the
spherical bearings are worn out.
• Adjustable Suspension Geometry: Adjust dynamic camber values and roll center heights with our
unique zinc plated steel bushings.
• Solid Monoball Control Arm Ends: Offers better handling and a more responsive suspension over the
factory one-piece rubber injected control arm by eliminating bushing deflection (also uses the same
high strength steel alloy spherical bearing found in our control arm monoball kit).
• 6061 Aerospace Grade Billet Aluminum Construction: Allows for a more uniform molecular structure
at every point of the arm over the cast components providing a more durable and inherently
stronger part. Manufacturing from billet aluminum rather than casting results in fewer impurities in the aluminum.



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