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Old 12-18-12, 01:59 PM
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Default SOMEONE HELP!!!! Rear Toe Issue!!! (with pics)

So i recently had my SPC rear camber kit installed and now I am having a big issue with my rear toe. It is at about .56 on one side right now and I cannot adjust it because the frame is damaged. I do not know the correct terminology so I included a picture (the round thing that is supposed to spin and push out the arm does nothing because the metal is bent). The steel is bent and therefore cannot be adjusted anymore, my question is this; can I buy these Megan Adjustable Toe Arms to fix this problem? I do not see how these Megan Arms are even adjustable if my set up is already damaged? Solutions?

http://1xracing.com/i-786075.aspx

Looking at this link I feel like the Megan Arms will fix me but I was hoping for a confirmation before I blow cash...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...m-is300-2.html

HELP IS APPRECIATED!!!!
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Old 12-18-12, 03:02 PM
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Easy fix. Buy adjustable toe arms ( figs, megan or battle version ) remove old toe arm by bending the mounts out with a pry bar. Install new arms and get your wheel alignment
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So these will work?

http://1xracing.com/i-786075.aspx

Even though the metal is bent in the picture above?
Old 12-18-12, 06:58 PM
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I had the same problem and it was fixed by installing adjustable rear toe arms.
my advice is do not cheap out, spend the extra money and get the figs ones
Old 12-19-12, 02:37 AM
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ive used megan rear toe arms for IS300 before. they work

also use FIG Rear toe arms too. they work too.

in the end they both work but it depends on how much u want to spend. Most annoying thing ive had to deal with with my Figs was having them rotate on me as i drop n raise via Air... once they rotate they start to squeek. :/
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have you considered taking it to a shop...heating up the bent steel...and bending back in place?
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Since it sounds like you're lowered or at least plan to lower, i'd do as everyone else has said and replace them with aftermarket adjustable toe links. That will probably be best.
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Get adjustable ones. The install is pretty easy.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...l-arm-diy.html

vwynn, I know what you mean by squeaking. I had to lube mine up recently because my car sounded like a broken mattress. I used Lithium Grease this time as opposed to PTFE Dry Lube. It seems like the dry lube was wearing off too quickly.

I have thought about making a rubber boot to hold the grease in and keep the dirt out.
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Club Lexus saves the day again! Thank you all for the input, I have the Megans in the mail, found em for $130 shipped; might as well get the ones that match my coilovers...
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Get the figs. I got the Megan's. they always need to be drop ordered and take at least a month. At least mine did. I bought them from the same place. Plus the figs are the same price and their service is great.
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I just got an email from the company today, they are back ordered for a month.... Figs it is...
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Actually, does anyone know where I can find the figs for around $150? The cheapest I saw was $190 shipped... Many thanks...
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