Rear suspension

[Loren]

The final word on this discussion will have to wait until someone does some before and after alignment checking.

My speculation is that it simply improves the toe curve on a lowered Yaris, letting the rear suspension work more like it would at stock height. It's not gonna give you "toe out", just "less toe in".

Now... here's a question for those who have done it. (I'm freakin' lazy, could be months before I get around to it) Is there enough slop in those pivot bolts that the alignment of the rear axle becomes an issue? Can you end up "dog-tracking" due to the rear axle assembly not pointing straight along the centerline of the car? Or are they tight enough that it's not a concern? (probably another question that it will take an alignment rack to answer accurately)

[lilredrocket]

Originally Posted by Loren

Now... here's a question for those who have done it. (I'm freakin' lazy, could be months before I get around to it) Is there enough slop in those pivot bolts that the alignment of the rear axle becomes an issue? Can you end up "dog-tracking" due to the rear axle assembly not pointing straight along the centerline of the car? Or are they tight enough that it's not a concern? (probably another question that it will take an alignment rack to answer accurately)

There is very minimal space in there I doubt you would make your car dog-track. The metal on the inside of the bushings where the bolt goes throught is fairly tight in the slot. I would have put this on the alignment rack up at work but our rear heads don't calibrate so I wouldn't be able to tell you

[YarisSedan]

Originally Posted by lilredrocket

There is very minimal space in there I doubt you would make your car dog-track. The metal on the inside of the bushings where the bolt goes throught is fairly tight in the slot. I would have put this on the alignment rack up at work but our rear heads don't calibrate so I wouldn't be able to tell you

Sounds like the alignment heads at my old shop. Good old "set the toe and let it go" Tell your owner to get a laser system. No more comping heads again.