Suspension theory time for the Baja. Trailing arm links?

[whitrzac]

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I'm attempting to lift my Baja, by ~3-4in. General consensus is that after 1in you need to run subframe spacers because the geometry goes all wacky. Vendors make kits, etc. Subframe spacers kinda eliminate the benefits of lifting the truck...

 

The only snag I've run into so far is the rear suspension has toe issues when lifting it up. It gets more toe in the farther it up it's lifted. At 1-2in the alignment bolt might be able to take care of it, but IDK about 3-4in.

 

 

Here are a few images I've borrowed showing how it's setup

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN4640.jpg

 

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=161745&d=1377984622

 

[whitrzac]

The problem seems to be with the lower most link, It's stupidly short and already at a severe angle at the stock ride hight. The easy thing to do is to cut it and make it longer, it's just a piece of stamped steel.

 

The 3rd picture is about where mine sits stock because of the higher factory ride height.

 

My question is, most trailing arm setups only have 2 links to triangulate everything. What is the 3rd one(lower/forward) doing and is it even needed?

[08SpecB_DE]

That lateral link would be your camber angle. It is most definitely necessary to have it.

[RustyRuu]

check these out. they are adjustable in both applications (shorter or longer than stock) also if you look hard enough you can find them for about 20 bucks cheaper.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Whiteline-KTA124-Rear-Control-Assembly/dp/B0070I83AO?tag=viglink20901-20

 

i really want them but i just broke my fly rod and i need to figure that out first.

[whitrzac]

Thanks.

 

I ran into an issue where the CV is bottoming out in the diff cup at full droop, so i need to find shorter CVs first.