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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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So Im getting ready to buy some true coilovers and get away from the OEM spring bucket set up. Any advice on which toe arms are the best?
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 07:06 AM
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the ONLY correct way of doing it is replacing that entire oem arm.

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But that part is basically just a replacement spring bucket with adjustment built in. I have seen several people just run a toe arm between there.
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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I've seen people ride motorcycles in shorts, t shirts without helmets too, but doesn't mean I'd follow their lead

take a look at how the pros do it...follow their lead. Make sure you understand what you're getting yourself into with a true rear coilover

The 380RSC for example goes about it the correct way.
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Andrew Hately, a Formula D drifter with a 350z, has true coilovers and is running a battle version toe arm there instead of a spring bucket. He just took out the bucket and ran the toe arm between the mounting points for the bucket. He has had no problems and says he likes it much better.
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yes I confused the two - I think Battleversion were the ones I was thinking of. I know one of the firms out there has a link made specifically for this purpose. The other thing you have to pay attention to are the bushings were the strut mounts to the hub
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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The battle version ones are supposed to be the best, but I wonder if the other toe arms are long enough to reach. Several people said just leave the bucket empty.
What is the problem with the bushing? I'd say it wears out from extra stress due to the springs.
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