Swaybar hitting control arm - adjustable links enough?

[eckoflyte]

Originally Posted by onefasazn

I know Whiteline has universal endlinks with differing length center sections. Just measure what length you need and give them a call.

Thanks. I did a quick google search for their universal endlinks and it turns out they make a bunch of end links with different lengths I can choose from all of which fit the FRS (12mm bolt)! Awesome, at least I know my problem is solveable.

[eckoflyte]

Originally Posted by simpleisbest

Can't you adjust those control arms for more clearance?

You'd have to increase caster to bring the arm forward and away from the swaybar, but in that picture I already have it on max caster setting.

[eckoflyte]

Originally Posted by RiskyTrousers

Is this at full droop? Have you checked clearance with the car on the ground?

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Full droop or not, the swaybar should not come into contact with the arm throughout the wheel's full range of travel.

[celica73]

Adjust those pimp control arms until things clear. An extra degree or two of caster should do the trick.

[celica73]

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[eckoflyte]

Originally Posted by celica73

trol arms until things clear. An extra degree or two of caster should do the trick.

already on max caster. probably sitting at 7-8 degrees (whatever robispec advertised as the max range was). Cannot adjust any further

[celica73]

Originally Posted by eckoflyte

already on max caster. probably sitting at 7-8 degrees (whatever robispec advertised as the max range was). Cannot adjust any further

Damn. It was worth a shot.

[eckoflyte]

Just to update this thread, the solution was straight forward. Whiteline end links worked perfectly with it allowing an adjustment of 5cm shorter than OEM which was more than enough to clear the control arms. Thanks all

[celica73]

Originally Posted by eckoflyte

Just to update this thread, the solution was straight forward. Whiteline end links worked perfectly with it allowing an adjustment of 5cm shorter than OEM which was more than enough to clear the control arms. Thanks all

Now tell us about the Ohlins.

[eckoflyte]

Originally Posted by celica73

Now tell us about the Ohlins.

Haha, I've been taking my time doing the whole suspension installation at home over the last few weekends. Car is still waiting to be mounted with the new rims and tyres before I get an alignment. I'll have to reserve my performance judgment until I've driven on them spiritedly. I can say however it is still stiffer than OEM despite what many will say about how comfortable they are. However I've had Japanese Ohlins PCV in the past and they were horridly stiff on poor Australian roads and these fair much better. Once you go Ohlins, you don't go back.