DylanHunter
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- Dylan
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- a90 Supra
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Hey guys I was reading through the sub and found some similar posts but nothing specific to my case.
I have just recently lowered my vehicle(22, 3.0, Auto) on HKS HAS hipermax coils(stock height how they come from HKS factory), the car is about 3/4 inch lower over stock springs, but I have not adjusted them from the factory settings. I added VERUS camber plates. Additionally I have eibach front sway bars(stiffest setting) and SPL adjustable sway bar endlinks.
initially I was having some sway bar rubbing on my lower control arm. I remedy the issue with some SPL endlinks and adjusted them so they are not rubbing or binding. The car was driving great for a few weeks no tapping or metal on metal noises.
I drove the car about 250 miles trouble free. I went to a performance shop and got everything aligned for track spec for the upcoming season( -3 camber up front, -2 camber in rear. Caster front 6.7 and toe 0, rear toe 0.2)
About 2-3 days after my alignment my inner tie rod just bent nearly snapping only on the driver side. It appears that it had bent downward from rubbing against the upper control arm.
At this point I’m kind of lost on what is the root of this issue and how I can remedy it? I’m thinking adjustable SPL outer tie rod ends to lower the pivot point and allow further clearance?
I assume the car being lowered slightly is causing the inner tie rod clearance issues. When I drove into a steep driveway that caused the bending as the tolerance/clearances were not right? This is what I have seen from a few other users on here at least. I want to rule out the Eibach sway bar and SPL endlinks are not causing any issues.
Pictures listed below of the bending on one side. Which would be the correct part number for this bent tie rod? 45470-WAA03.
I apologize for the duplicate post I was informed I should post this here for better assistance!
I called SPL and they were almost certain my issue is my car being lowered and causing binding on the OEM tie rods, they believe a SPL tie rod end would remedy this issue. I think that and backing my camber off -1 degree to help alleviate some pressure would be ideal.
SPL WEBSITE SHOWS THIS : “For Supras and Z4s that are lowered significantly, the ability to move the tie rod end pivot point allows you to avoid binding, and subsequent failure / bending, of the OEM tie rods.” Sounds like this is a well know weak point when these cars get lowered, wish I knew prior to install!
I have just recently lowered my vehicle(22, 3.0, Auto) on HKS HAS hipermax coils(stock height how they come from HKS factory), the car is about 3/4 inch lower over stock springs, but I have not adjusted them from the factory settings. I added VERUS camber plates. Additionally I have eibach front sway bars(stiffest setting) and SPL adjustable sway bar endlinks.
initially I was having some sway bar rubbing on my lower control arm. I remedy the issue with some SPL endlinks and adjusted them so they are not rubbing or binding. The car was driving great for a few weeks no tapping or metal on metal noises.
I drove the car about 250 miles trouble free. I went to a performance shop and got everything aligned for track spec for the upcoming season( -3 camber up front, -2 camber in rear. Caster front 6.7 and toe 0, rear toe 0.2)
About 2-3 days after my alignment my inner tie rod just bent nearly snapping only on the driver side. It appears that it had bent downward from rubbing against the upper control arm.
At this point I’m kind of lost on what is the root of this issue and how I can remedy it? I’m thinking adjustable SPL outer tie rod ends to lower the pivot point and allow further clearance?
I assume the car being lowered slightly is causing the inner tie rod clearance issues. When I drove into a steep driveway that caused the bending as the tolerance/clearances were not right? This is what I have seen from a few other users on here at least. I want to rule out the Eibach sway bar and SPL endlinks are not causing any issues.
Pictures listed below of the bending on one side. Which would be the correct part number for this bent tie rod? 45470-WAA03.
I apologize for the duplicate post I was informed I should post this here for better assistance!
I called SPL and they were almost certain my issue is my car being lowered and causing binding on the OEM tie rods, they believe a SPL tie rod end would remedy this issue. I think that and backing my camber off -1 degree to help alleviate some pressure would be ideal.
SPL WEBSITE SHOWS THIS : “For Supras and Z4s that are lowered significantly, the ability to move the tie rod end pivot point allows you to avoid binding, and subsequent failure / bending, of the OEM tie rods.” Sounds like this is a well know weak point when these cars get lowered, wish I knew prior to install!
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