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I want to know if anyone change their rear lower control arm for camber adjustment after lowering their car? Did you also change the rear toe and rear lateral link control arms too?

 

I don't think anyone made adjustable lateral links for the 5th. It's possible to get it custom made because it's adjustable, I remember someone did that for the 4gen Legacys. If you can get one made in china, I'm sure there will be some interests.

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There are actually two companies which make adjustable lateral links for our car. Hardrace Taiwan and Cusco Japan. I have just discovered that Hardrace is sold as Megan racing in US based on their part number.

 

Check these links:

 

Cusco lateral links:

 

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.47.ZhqOjV&id=10140535729

 

Hardrace:

 

http://www.hardrace.com/products.asp?strClass1=9&strClass2=66&strClass3=169

 

 

I'm not sure if I have to change all the control arms. But surely the lower control arm had to be change for camber adjustment. The rear toe for toe in-out adjustment, how about the lateral link? I have heard it is also for toe-in toe-out adjustment?

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There are actually two companies which make adjustable lateral links for our car. Hardrace Taiwan and Cusco Japan. I have just discovered that Hardrace is sold as Megan racing in US based on their part number.

 

Check these links:

 

Cusco lateral links:

 

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.10.47.ZhqOjV&id=10140535729

 

Hardrace:

 

http://www.hardrace.com/products.asp?strClass1=9&strClass2=66&strClass3=169

 

 

I'm not sure if I have to change all the control arms. But surely the lower control arm had to be change for camber adjustment. The rear toe for toe in-out adjustment, how about the lateral link? I have heard it is also for toe-in toe-out adjustment?

 

 

From my understanding, these aren't for your car.

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I took my car to the alignment shop after coilover installed, they told me all I need was the adjustable lower rear control arm. Here is the link

 

http://www.meganracingperformance.com/search_subaru_legacy_2010-2012_control-arms.html

 

This website also sells it but for 2008-2010 wrx/sti and not sure if it fits on our legacy. Can anyone confirm it?

 

http://www.advancespeedshop.com/gtspec-rear-lower-control-with-camber-adjustment-20082010-subaru-impreza-wrxsti-sus1376-p-14307.html

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I took my car to the alignment shop after coilover installed, they told me all I need was the adjustable lower rear control arm. Here is the link

 

http://www.meganracingperformance.com/search_subaru_legacy_2010-2012_control-arms.html

 

This website also sells it but for 2008-2010 wrx/sti and not sure if it fits on our legacy. Can anyone confirm it?

 

http://www.advancespeedshop.com/gtspec-rear-lower-control-with-camber-adjustment-20082010-subaru-impreza-wrxsti-sus1376-p-14307.html

 

Based on the listed item in ebay, it seems the WRX/STI and our car (BM9) shared the same parts.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGAN-4pc-Rear-Lower-Camber-Control-Toe-Arm-WRX-STi-GRF-GVF-GEE-GHE-BM9-BR9-/230845049543?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bf6feac7&vxp=mtr

 

I also initially think we will only need adjustable lower rear control arm, however the more I think about this the more I worry, to adjust the camber to fix the negative camber, the rear lower control arm will have to be adjusted shorter than the OEM one. Once this is done, definitely the position of rear housing will change and not sure if the OEM rear toe and trailing arm will still fit exactly once this is done. But I definitely think it will lead to toe-out situation at the rear.

 

When are you planning to get this?

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Probably couple more weeks, are you planning on getting both or just lower camber arm?

 

I am planning to get both next week. I'm anticipating the arrival of my new rims next week too. I want them installed before they arrive.

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I don't suggest you buy something this crucial from Megan Racing or the like. It does hold up your ENTIRE rear suspension. Go with Cusco or AP.

 

Actually I have finally decided to get the one made by Summit Racing which is being sold in US as GTSPEC. This is much more expensive than the Hardrace/Megan counterpart.

 

I've seen this product personally, the quality seems pretty good.

 

http://borjaphoto.com/temp/Rear_toe.jpg

 

http://borjaphoto.com/temp/rear_lower_control_arm.jpg

 

 

The Cusco or AP are too expensive in my opinion.

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GTSpec is fine as long as you have coilovers installed. The bend is not the same as OEM and is intended for lowered cars with adjustable height.

 

Also, I wasn't saying you must buy expensive parts, I was speaking more in terms of look for quality over affordable. If you can't afford it, then don't purchase anything yet. Wait until you have the funds for the proper parts.

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GTSpec is fine as long as you have coilovers installed. The bend is not the same as OEM and is intended for lowered cars with adjustable height.

 

Also, I wasn't saying you must buy expensive parts, I was speaking more in terms of look for quality over affordable. If you can't afford it, then don't purchase anything yet. Wait until you have the funds for the proper parts.

 

xero287, many thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it.

 

Yes, I have installed coilovers. I have been running the car with negative camber for more than 2 weeks already and would want to fix that asap before my new 19 in rim arrived next weekend.

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Not being a dick or anything, or probably just my OCD kicking in, but i dont like how theyve welded the rear trailing arm and they dont look safe(?). But im sure theyre safe as

they would have passed QC to be available for sale.

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