W211 e320 cdi bilstein b12

[BIG_G_1979]

When you say scrub, do you mean wear on the inside or rubs the arches?

Wears the insides I had no issues concerning arch rub

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[BIG_G_1979]

That's quite bad. Is the camber off by 2 degrees or it is negative 2. What's the factory requirement?

After camber adjustment this is the end result

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[Tradtx]

Were you trying to set it to factory alignment? You have positive camber on the rear?

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Were you trying to set it to factory alignment? You have positive camber on the rear?

Yeah as thats all the tyre alignment systems can go by as the figures,are pre programmed

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[Tradtx]

The arms have two slots in them? Did you place the camber bolt on the outside? I'll double check, i know the thrust arms have the two grooves but not sure about the wishbone.

 

[BIG_G_1979]

The arms have two slots in them? Did you place the camber bolt on the outside? I'll double check, i know the thrust arms have the two grooves but not sure about the wishbone.

The arm has a groove and the bolt has a slot and when turning the bolt it moves the arm in and out to reduce the neg camber

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[Tradtx]

The arm has a groove and the bolt has a slot and when turning the bolt it moves the arm in and out to reduce the neg camber

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Yes... there are two of these grooves? Did you place it on the inside groove or outside? Or does the bolt occupy both grooves at once? I'll go home and pull out to check and send a picture. I have the parts sitting waiting to be fitted.

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Yes... there are two of these grooves? Did you place it on the inside groove or outside? Or does the bolt occupy both grooves at once? I'll go home and pull out to check and send a picture. I have the parts sitting waiting to be fitted.

The bolt occupies both at once then when bolt is turned the slot on the bolt grabs the groove to move in or out but its not a great deal let me know how u get on

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[Tradtx]

Hmmm I'm going to look for a diagram which gave me the impression you can set the bolt to help with camber before you actually turn it. I'll see if i can find it. I think it's off the workshop cd.

 

[Tradtx]

Hmmm I'm going to look for a diagram which gave me the impression you can set the bolt to help with camber before you actually turn it. I'll see if i can find it. I think it's off the workshop cd.

 

[Tradtx]

Doesn't seem to be occupying both at once in that diagram?

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Doesn't seem to be occupying both at once in that diagram?

Ill take another look next time ive mine on ramp thanks

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[Tradtx]

Not quite sure what I'm supposed to do myself now. I guess I'll try seeing if the bolt is even capable of occupying both grooves at once and give you a shout.

 

[BIG_G_1979]

If I could do it all again imo id keep it standard as never wore tyres etc with the factory sports suspension set up

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[Gazwould]

Bilstein kit comes at a premium ( it's usually Eibach Pro kit with Bilstein uprated B8 dampers ) however both Eibach Pro and even Sportline can be used with good condition or new ie dampers .

Select an OE but slightly uprated OE Sport suspension , Bilstein B4 damper .

 

[streethawk]

Did you change other components? Such as ball joints? The bilstein drops by 30mm, i don't know if that will help. I have front camber bolts. I know moog sell some for the rear. I'm assuming that correcting a negative camber with tyres that already rub will only make things worse?

Do you have part number for moog rear camber bolts? I've searched everywhere and asked lots of Merc specialist and all say the rears aren't adjustable . I need some as my rear camber is out and wearing inside of the tyres on standard sports suspension.

 

[Tradtx]

Do you have part number for moog rear camber bolts? I've searched everywhere and asked lots of Merc specialist and all say the rears aren't adjustable . I need some as my rear camber is out and wearing inside of the tyres on standard sports suspension.

MOOG K100240...

There's actually a few company's that do these. If you type it into Google I'm sure you'll find them. I think it's about 50 to 60 dollars plus shipping.

 

[Tradtx]

Ok... I'm checking this now and it is as per the diagram. You can only fit the bolt in one set of grooves, the inner or outer. The bolt is such that if you want to put it in one set of grooves as opposed to the other, you have to take the bolt out of the arm, turn it upside down and then insert it into the other set of grooves. There is literally a few millimetres worth of play when the bolt is sat in the groove. It seems, as others have suggested that you do not turn the bolt, only the nut. The adjustment in camber is strictly two settings depending on the set of grooves you choose. Sorry, I tried to upload pictures but it says the file size is to large, hopefully I've explained it well enough.

 

[Tradtx]

Referring to this diagram of course, hopefully it makes sense to anyone looking which set of grooves you put the bolt in, depending on if you want more positive or negative camber. The diagram suggests that there is an adjustment of .42 degrees either way.

 

[Tradtx]

The diagram is further up in the post, it's not quoting it sorry.