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Old 11-21-11, 02:15 PM
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Default Figs toe links

Hey guys, I'm a bit noob on this topic but I wanted to see if experts can confirm.

Most tire wear on our cars come from the toe, when your dropped to no fender gap on coil overs can the stock system adjust the toe back to 0? (I plan on changing tires and getting an alignment after to get specs)

If the stock system doesnt allow it, would the figs toe links fix this problem? I don't want to spend a ton of money on things such as their mega arms, so this seemed like a good solution if it can fix toe and tire wear.

http://shopfigs.com/v1/index.php?rou...&product_id=81
Old 11-21-11, 03:01 PM
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George, I had my toe back into specs without links. The only arms I have are megan camber arms. I told the shop to go as negative the arms can go and correct the toe.
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if you're looking to just correct toe, then the Figs links are perfect for you. He makes better quality items than Megan. I have the Figs toe links. mega arms, and Megan camber arms.
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I'm thinking about ordering these parts as well, what option did you choose for the end links on the toe links?
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Originally Posted by JDKane527
I'm thinking about ordering these parts as well, what option did you choose for the end links on the toe links?
I chose the base economy with the custom red powder coat
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thanks for the replies guys. I think im going to just go in for alignment and if they cannot get toe in spec go for the links. thanks again guys! quick and informative.
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I have noticeable bump steer with my suspension currently dropped on BC Racing coils with tucking tear tire, but there's still gap. They can't get any more toe, and I'm doing suspension work this winter with SPC Front ball joints and the FIGS rear arms with toe links to hopefully correct uneven tire wear and the bump steer. Hopefully we'll both find corrections to our toe problems.
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