Need help with lateral link install

[SBR70.3]

I’m installing Steeda lateral and tension links this weekend.
Tension links went in without issue. The lateral links….not so much.

Once I got everything installed, I put the wheels on so I could clock the bushings. I immediately noticed a shit ton (~20 degrees) of toe out. WTF. I looked at everything and the only culprit I could find is the ball joint post on the lateral links are not fully going into the knuckle. There is approximately 1/2” of exposure on the ball joint post. I removed and reinstalled them and they do not fully seat into the knuckle. Is this normal for the Steeda lateral links? Could this be causing my toe out? Other suggestions?

I emailed Steeda but they won’t respond until tomorrow. I was hoping to finish this today.

Thank you for any positive suggestions you may have.

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[Optimum Performance]

Those are extended ball joints, basically a GT350 arm which has a larger taper. They are for a lowered ride height to "correct" roll center. That's how they fit.

 

[tj@steeda]

Were you able to complete the install? Did our installation team help support?

Please let me know.

TJ

 

[SBR70.3]

Were you able to complete the install? Did our installation team help support?

Please let me know.

TJ

I did finish the install. Just waiting on my new tires to arrive tomorrow so I can get an alignment. I searched this forum and found out the links will induce toe out and I just had to adjust the tie rods accordingly. Other than that, install was straightforward.

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