modify TTT front LCAs to prevent binding?

[ezzzzzzz]

I'm looking at replacing the stock front LCA's on my 240Z to get some camber/caster adjustment. The T3 pieces look good to me. The problem I'm envisioning is stress placed on the TC rods when correcting caster. The ZCC TC rod has a pivot at front to allow for angular changes. By default it also adds one more failure point. I was thinking that the T3 LCA could be slotted at outer TC rod mounting hole. This would allow the TC rod to pivot on the inner bolt into a natural position when setting caster. Once done, the TC rod bolts would be snugged up locking it into place on the LCA. Am I seeing this correctly or missing something very obvious. I also like how ZCC uses a tierod instead of a heim joint at the chassis end. That could possibly be addressed on the T3 TC rod too. Lastly, it occurred to me that a poly/rubber end at the chassis would be more compliant on the street than a fixed heim joint or tierod end. Is there any reason to fear the heim/tierod on a street-driven vehicle other than the harsher ride?

[JMortensen]

I drove with a heims jointed TC rod for 40K plus miles on the street with no problems. I didn't feel that it was very harsh with 200/250 springs and Illuminas on 1 or 2. I also had camber plates and helms jointed front control arms, so basically the only suspension bushings were on the steering rack and the rear control arms.

 

If you're worried about the angles on the TC rod, the simplest solution is to slot the hole in the control arm. If that doesn't appeal to you you can make your own ends which use a clevis on the control arm end and a turnbuckle in the middle and then a rod end or tie rod type pivot in the back. I copied Dan's end which he was nice enough to post pictures of here:

http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/41611-tc-rod-pivot-relocation-bad-dog-subframe-connectors-slotted-crossmember/page__view__findpost__p__567622