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Old 10-07-2014, 07:46 AM
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SL 350 R230 (3.7L with AMG Speedshift autobox)
Who can tell me the bolts diameter on rear suspension arm?
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Can anyone tell me what the bolt diameter is for the rear suspension arm as per the photo? I am looking at getting some washers so need to know??

Thanks in advance as I wont hav a chance to check it myself today!

PS also how easy is it to replace the bushes?
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Upper bolt = 10mm

Lower bolt = 18-19mm

The largest socket I had on hand was a 17mm which did not completely wrap around the nut but was extremely close... which is why I'm guessing its either 18 or 19mm in diameter.
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Upper bolt = 10mm

Lower bolt = 18-19mm

The largest socket I had on hand was a 17mm which did not completely wrap around the nut but was extremely close... which is why I'm guessing its either 18 or 19mm in diameter.
Thanks CJackson.

When you said the lower bolt, is this the bolt that goes through the hole in my photo.?
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Thanks, but what is the upper bolt connecting to? I do not have this on my car??
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I'm actually not really sure. I will take a closer look in the morning.

But for now my best guess is that it might be just the bolt for an alignment camber/caster kit my shop may have put on after I lowered my car
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Originally Posted by CJackson13
I'm actually not really sure. I will take a closer look in the morning.

But for now my best guess is that it might be just the bolt for an alignment camber/caster kit my shop may have put on after I lowered my car
Actually its the camber that I am thinking about.
I've been looking into various options and I have decided to try something I have not seen before.

What I am going to do is replicate the method my front camber bolts use.
I will be elongating the rear hole and then make an offset washer to hold the bolt in place. I should be able to get a bout 3 degreess less negative camber
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