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oldlostcory 04-28-2021 04:33 PM
Stock toe arms are shot. Good OEM replacement?
 
The rubber around my rear toe arms are falling apart. I am looking to replace them but honestly don't know much about them. The alignment shop I took them too just said get some cheap ones from rock auto. I'm lowered only a little on RCE yellow springs. Can someone recommend something for me from Rock Auto?

I don't think adjustable ones are necessary, also would bump me out of STX in autox if i'm not mistaken.

BigTuna 04-28-2021 05:05 PM
MOOG is a good brand. adjustable ones do not bump you out of STX, as long as they stay rubber bushings.

Quote:
14.8.B
Suspension bushings may be replaced with bushings of any materials
(except metal) as long as they fit in the original location. Offset bushings
may be used. In a replacement bushing, the amount of metal relative to
the amount of non-metallic material may not be increased. This does
not authorize a change in type of bushing (e.g., ball and socket replacing a cylindrical bushing) or use of a bushing with an angled hole whose
direction differs from that of the original bushing. If the standard bushing accommodated multi-axis motion via compliance of the component
material(s), the replacement bushing may not be changed to accommodate such motion via a change in bushing type, for example to a spherical bearing or similar component involving internal moving parts. Pins
or keys may be used to prevent the rotation of alternate bushings but
may serve no other purpose than that of retaining the bushing in the
desired position.

strat61caster 04-28-2021 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BigTuna (Post 3427832)
MOOG is a good brand. adjustable ones do not bump you out of STX, as long as they stay rubber bushings.
You're only allowed to change one lateral link of a multi-link suspension per a letter written last year or the year before, better to change the one that isn't factory adjustable and use the OE adjustable arm then be stuck with the OE non-adjustable arm.

Edit; looks like Rockauto only has adjustable units, I'd hit up a dealership if you're really concerned about being STX legal otherwise anything on Rockauto should be acceptable.

oldlostcory 04-29-2021 09:24 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by strat61caster (Post 3427850)
You're only allowed to change one lateral link of a multi-link suspension per a letter written last year or the year before, better to change the one that isn't factory adjustable and use the OE adjustable arm then be stuck with the OE non-adjustable arm.

Edit; looks like Rockauto only has adjustable units, I'd hit up a dealership if you're really concerned about being STX legal otherwise anything on Rockauto should be acceptable.
Is there any reason I can't buy something like this one? Is it not an OEM equivalent? They aren't adjustable like the other ones, but look identical to the OEM ones.

RayRay88 04-29-2021 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by oldlostcory (Post 3427982)
Is there any reason I can't buy something like this one? Is it not an OEM equivalent? They aren't adjustable like the other ones, but look identical to the OEM ones.
Can't help with your question, but I'll chime in with avoid Mevotech like the plague. Terrible QC and parts. This is first hand experience with their stuff and from working there. Some of their premium stuff is ok but varies from part to part.

RToyo86 04-29-2021 10:21 AM
What does the dealer want for OEM?
I'd call both Subaru and Toyota and compare. I Often find Toyota cheaper for most things.

oldlostcory 04-29-2021 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by RToyo86 (Post 3427994)
What does the dealer want for OEM?
I'd call both Subaru and Toyota and compare. I Often find Toyota cheaper for most things.
Toyota and Subaru wanted $132 each and $148 each for OEM ones.

strat61caster 04-29-2021 10:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by oldlostcory (Post 3427982)
Is there any reason I can't buy something like this one? Is it not an OEM equivalent? They aren't adjustable like the other ones, but look identical to the OEM ones.
Yeah that looks fine, my bad I must have missed that one.

RToyo86 04-29-2021 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by oldlostcory (Post 3427998)
Toyota and Subaru wanted $132 each and $148 each for OEM ones.
Mevotech has a lifetime warranty which is a plus. Just not sure how it would be to deal with rockauto in a warranty situation should it come up.

andrew4554 05-01-2021 03:02 AM
The Moog toe arms are actually SPC. They are branded SPC and everything. You can order them from Rock Auto.


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