jcnash

Are camber bolts necessary to adjust the camber on our cars (stock suspension and wheels), or is it only to adjust camber for lowered cars?

Also, are camber bolts needed on all 4 wheels or only the front 2?

FrankW

front and rear.

+/- 1 degree.

and you don't need 4 if you only want to adjust 2.

jcnash

Thanks Frank.

So you're saying the bolts are needed for corrections more than +/- 1 degree. Anything less than that can be done without the bolts??

The reason I ask is because before I installed the control arms, the car was obviously aligned and without Camber bolts. So I don't understand why I need them now...lol.

Glyn M Ruck

For front if you have no fluted bolts you really can't do any castor or camber adjustment. You can steal a little bit but not much. Benz is just being cheap not fitting them standard.

ohlord

Rears require camber links or K mac bushings and only if dropped.
If not dropped and rears are wearing tires poorly you have worn or bent suspension items.
Front eccentric bolts can be needed even if not dropped if the wear on the oe bolt holes is worn beyond being able to put the front into proper alignment.

Glyn M Ruck

It's not really a wear issue. It's a slightly bent car issue. One hard whack into a kerb can knock the front end out slightly requiring the 3 position bolts to correct.

jcnash

Thanks guys...that makes sense. Ive picked up 2 bolts from the dealer (CAD 23.75 each) and going to be getting the alignment done tomorrow.

maverik259

that sucks...got my for 12.75 a piece online. NOw I just need to find a place who can do the camber/caster alignment besides benz.

jcnash

The alignment guy didn't end up using the camber bolts. Apparently my camber was fine...so Im gonna return them to the stealership

Glyn M Ruck

You should have installed them so that they are there for the future.

maverik259

what he said!