2tCornot2tC

This how they look installed...

2tCornot2tC

I was not at the install, so I could not take photos. I asked the mechanic to take some photos and this is all I got...

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

Awesome! So you have alignment specs yet?

2001chromo

2tCornot2tC,

Thank you for doing this. It's clear after looking at some of your other work that you pay attention to detail and have an excellent work ethic and I'm betting this isn't only because you've got a lot riding on (safety wise) these parts.

And thanks for the update!

~Terry

2tCornot2tC

Here is the alignment sheet for the max camber readings...looks like almost 3 degrees. This is the maximum adjustment these arms have in the negative direction.

2tCornot2tC

I asked for 0.0 camber up front and 0.00 toe up front...these are both within manufacturer's specifications. I provided SPC bolts to do the fronts but this is only temporary until I get the TEINs. I also asked for -0.4 camber in the rear which is the minimum allowable. I also asked for a smaller toe (outside OEM range) of 0.02 toe in. Toyota specifies 0.04 as a minimum toe in the rear but I feel that that promotes too much under steer and too much scrub on the rear tires. The final sheet...


I posted my start point sheet here with the OEM RUCAs...
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...&postcount=119

2tCornot2tC

Yup...just posted above.

Backinblacktc2

iTrader: (1)

Nice work 2tc. How does it feel?

Scion202

that moment when u start recognizing tires by their thread patterns

2tCornot2tC

Yup...Michelin's finest...Pilot Super Sports...but what size?

Scion202

knowing you, u prolly picked the closest to stock diameter which is 255/35/19 which is 0.2% larger in diameter

soooo for every 1000 miles you drive, the odometer records only ~998 miles

2tCornot2tC

Thanks...


A significant improvement! But my answer is biased…and here is why. If you look at my start specs, you can see that my left rear had a -0.05 toe… that made it feel real loose on right handers. All off/on ramps are right handers in OH and IN. Any left handers are such long sweepers (they might as well be straights) that you just can’t tell on them. So, all of the ramps that you can gauge the handling on are all right handers. Since all of the weight transfers to the outside, the left side alignment determines your handling characteristics. It is now a very light handling, responsive car.

2tCornot2tC

Touché!


FYI...all the girls like big'ens also...

Scion202

btw after u installed TRDs, how did u tighten shock and control arm bolts?

bolts B and C:



do u have a full car length ramp? is tightening them with just rear on the ramp ok? or does it have to be at ride height with proper weight distribution?

2tCornot2tC

I just snug them down…about 5-ft-lbs. Then I dropped the car and got a long ½” drive torque wrench in there. If I recall correctly, I had to torque them twice…there was not enough stroke to get a final torque. Since I don’t have ramps, I did not use any…there is such a small weight transfer from the change in elevation that I would not worry about it. It will sure make the job significantly easier.

2tCornot2tC

Got the wheels off to safety-wire the A-RUCAs...this is what they look like installed...here is the right rear...


This is the left rear...


Note that both of these arms are identical and take a look at how far each ball joint is exposed.

Scion202

so u got no hand brake?

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

he had to ditch the hand brake when he fitted the f-sport bbk on the rear.

hmm...i'm not sure what a ball joint looks like though...what am i looking for?

jarvasdb1

What SS braided lines are those. I've been looking for some and clutch line as well for the Tc2. My Tc1 had them.

2tCornot2tC

Anybody wanting to check out this car up close and personal will be able to at the Midwest Car Meet at Richmond Toyota/Scion on May 5th. Here is a link to the event...
http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/372337299456672/