These look awesome. Do you by chance have a DIY for making your own front sway bar endlinks? :x
INEXPENSIVE DIY ADJUSTABLE REAR CAMBER ARMS
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INEXPENSIVE DIY ADJUSTABLE REAR CAMBER ARMS
Just remembered to post this...
Here's a link on how to order up some ajustable camber arms. This ends up being much cheaper than anything else out there and are good quality. I've installed these on mine and works great...something like $70.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...41642243,d.cGE
I'll try and post up some pix and more info here soon.
Here's a link on how to order up some ajustable camber arms. This ends up being much cheaper than anything else out there and are good quality. I've installed these on mine and works great...something like $70.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...41642243,d.cGE
I'll try and post up some pix and more info here soon.
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Nice Info, Henry. Looks like some decent adjustment range. Did you get yours from Speedway?
You threw some new rear rotors on as well?
Hope all is good in your world.
You threw some new rear rotors on as well?
Hope all is good in your world.
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Hey Greg,
Yeah, I think the min. center to center was around 11.5" and I've got them set around 11.75", but they can probably extend to around 13". Good quality and you can't beat the price. Got them from Speedway for something like $75 delivered. I went ahead and replaced all rotors (fronts were below the min. th.) and Akebono pads all 'round. The new pads and rotors had zero bite initially, but once they were bedded in some, they feel pretty good.
Everything good here, say hi to Jen, Grant, and ??? for me.
Yeah, I think the min. center to center was around 11.5" and I've got them set around 11.75", but they can probably extend to around 13". Good quality and you can't beat the price. Got them from Speedway for something like $75 delivered. I went ahead and replaced all rotors (fronts were below the min. th.) and Akebono pads all 'round. The new pads and rotors had zero bite initially, but once they were bedded in some, they feel pretty good.
Everything good here, say hi to Jen, Grant, and ??? for me.
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Hey Greg,
Yeah, I think the min. center to center was around 11.5" and I've got them set around 11.75", but they can probably extend to around 13". Good quality and you can't beat the price. Got them from Speedway for something like $75 delivered. I went ahead and replaced all rotors (fronts were below the min. th.) and Akebono pads all 'round. The new pads and rotors had zero bite initially, but once they were bedded in some, they feel pretty good.
Everything good say hi to Jen, Grant, and ??? for me.
Yeah, I think the min. center to center was around 11.5" and I've got them set around 11.75", but they can probably extend to around 13". Good quality and you can't beat the price. Got them from Speedway for something like $75 delivered. I went ahead and replaced all rotors (fronts were below the min. th.) and Akebono pads all 'round. The new pads and rotors had zero bite initially, but once they were bedded in some, they feel pretty good.
Everything good say hi to Jen, Grant, and ??? for me.
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how are the arms holding up. Have you had any issues with them. Are aluminum sleeves strong enough for everyday use. What worries me is that the aluminum might no be strong enough and brake off.
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No issues at all. I think all the others are also aluminum. No need to worry though, these do not carry any load. They mostly just position the wheel.
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Not sure if it's the same thing since I can't view the links or pics at work through the firewall but I suspect you can pickup these bars at your local tractor supply for $13 each. I've been using the huge ones as panhard bars for my low riders for years. Zero issues.
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Is this applicable to W204? I prolly need to give more negative settings to it.
Need help as my rear rims are rubbing my fender due to offset issue (ET 40). Running on 265/30/19 tire series.
Any replies would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Need help as my rear rims are rubbing my fender due to offset issue (ET 40). Running on 265/30/19 tire series.
Any replies would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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I wonder what is the durability of these?
because,
Alum and steel hardware together in a winter environment with salt and water etc = galvanic corrosion which eventually will eat the threads giving failure. In a warm climate where you don't encounter salt and salt water spray on the roads there is no worries
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1. Manufacturer of Wheel alignment products and also suspension bushings
2. 90% of todays vehicles have no alignment facility because of cost cutting and speed of assembly lines to provide adjustment to resolve premature costly, inner edge tirewear, improve traction and breaking response.
3. 2 Billion autos and alignment companies merely adjust TOE (turning the wheels In or Out which only alters wear position from the edge to the centre as it now skids down the highway.
4. K-MAC manufactures the worlds largest range AUDI to VOLVO - being the longest established with more experience.
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6. K-MAC are superior to OEM designs
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I like the idea of these for my car since I lowered it, however: I wonder what is the durability of these? because,
Alum and steel hardware together in a winter environment with salt and water etc = galvanic corrosion which eventually will eat the threads giving failure. In a warm climate where you don't encounter salt and salt water spray on the roads there is no worries
Alum and steel hardware together in a winter environment with salt and water etc = galvanic corrosion which eventually will eat the threads giving failure. In a warm climate where you don't encounter salt and salt water spray on the roads there is no worries
http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...tml#post712854
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For those of us new to MB, the crossfire is built on the MB w203 frame correct? So that shopping list should be identical to what our cars require right?
How about 4matics? Are the camber arms the same Awd and 2wd?
How about 4matics? Are the camber arms the same Awd and 2wd?
Here's a link to my post over on the Crossfire Forums for the set that works for us. These use a DOM swedged steel tube in place of the aluminum. Much more heavy duty and the setup has been race tested in the World Of Outlaws. More then adequate for our needs. I've had these on for nearly a year and tires are wearing perfectly. And I'm running 2 sizes over OEM (275/35-19)
http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...tml#post712854
http://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/...tml#post712854
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XFires are built on the r170 frame. I'd say that if you can use the ones discussed in this post, then these will fit also. Only difference is the use of steel tube instead of aluminum. Just measure the size of your OEM arms. I believe our standard length between ends is 11.5 - 11.75 inches. That's why the use of 9" tube. 1/2" dia. bolts fit through each end. As long as no sway bars in the way and you have a straight shot between ends, these should work fine.
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