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Rear toe rod options? What do you recommend?

Old 09-27-2013, 07:21 PM
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Default Rear toe rod options? What do you recommend?

Right rear toe rod bent in collision. Do the Banski/VBP toe rods have much advantage over stock? I have wider 11" wheels.

Another other options/recommendations?
Old 09-27-2013, 07:32 PM
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Banski, no issue with 11 wheels, can't speak if using coil overs.

I think the biggest gain is with their trailing arms as they free up the wheels movement.

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I picked up a later year (95 I think) toe rod from a low mile car and it had grease fittings. I thought it a nice upgrade! The grease was gone in the stock non-grease fitting unit that was on my '88. Got it in the parts section here.
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I just installed toe rods from VBP. Can't see why they wouldn't work with 11" wheels. I like the ease of adjustability.
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VBandP Toe Rods with Race Ends which are heim joint. Advantage is more precise adjustment and maintains alignment better in hard cornering. But if you don't intend to autox or track, the stock will work just fine.
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Check out exotic muscle and for real nice ones Dick Guldstrand
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Banski. I just installed the complete kit and I'm really pleased with the results. The rear end is so much quicker and smoother responding then it's ever been. It really is a completely different car with these on. The ride is so much nicer compared to the original parts. The guy who did my alignment commented on how easy it made things to adjust. It gives you infinite variability.
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I think ANY rear toe system that does not have a non-serviceable end link is a major step UP. Even grease zerks on the stock plastic cup inner is an improvement,. but the set that's Klyde installed looks great and really cleans up the rear suspension. Bet its lighter too. Less load (dead weight) on the wheel/knuckle (unsprung weight) the better the reaction of the suspension.

I'd buy that set-up.
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The reason I suggest the Banski's is they are Teflon coated. I also purchased the rubber boots to help keep dust out. With the Teflon you don't have to worry about lubricating them and they have less mechanical noise under rough terrain. They do make the car ride and handle a lot better. These made the most difference.
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Originally Posted by leesvet
I think ANY rear toe system that does not have a non-serviceable end link is a major step UP. Even grease zerks on the stock plastic cup inner is an improvement,. but the set that's Klyde installed looks great and really cleans up the rear suspension.
I thought my stock setup looked pretty "clean"!
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I think LeesVet meant less clustered clean not you can eat off it clean.
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Originally Posted by GREGGPENN
Do the Banski/VBP toe rods have much advantage over stock?
Heim ends vs rubber? (Or not to worry if converted to poly)
Adjustment is easier?
Looks really cool?
Would have broke the bank to replace when side swiped?

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Originally Posted by 84wannabezo6
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Mostly because they're silver...like the rest of the C4 suspension, I went with the EM option. Thanks for the feedback!
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Very nice rear ends guys. That sounded weird. One day I'll be ordering the Banski kit.

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