Going to install DYI the camber kit today.
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Finished up. After the first side it was pretty easy. Here was the catch with the install;
Where the oem camber strut attaches at the hub the torx bolt head can't be removed to remove the strut without taking the other strut bar attached just below it that attaches back to the frame toward the front of the car. I attached a half *** photo of it.
2 Jacks are needed. One to rise the car, and one under the hub assembly frame to then lower the car onto slowly.
Then its just a matter of raising or lowering the jack under the hub to get things lined back up. It takes a little pushing and pulling.
Some of the bolts are a little tough to get at. Wrenches are the only tools that will get where you need to get.
The car now appears to be sitting very nicely with maybe a bit of positive camber that I'm sure will settle after driving a bit.
It was about to rain so I will post up pictures from the rear and post.
Where the oem camber strut attaches at the hub the torx bolt head can't be removed to remove the strut without taking the other strut bar attached just below it that attaches back to the frame toward the front of the car. I attached a half *** photo of it.
2 Jacks are needed. One to rise the car, and one under the hub assembly frame to then lower the car onto slowly.
Then its just a matter of raising or lowering the jack under the hub to get things lined back up. It takes a little pushing and pulling.
Some of the bolts are a little tough to get at. Wrenches are the only tools that will get where you need to get.
The car now appears to be sitting very nicely with maybe a bit of positive camber that I'm sure will settle after driving a bit.
It was about to rain so I will post up pictures from the rear and post.
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Thanks, Wes.
Next up is to have the alignment checked at the shop Ghostrider uses. I'm going to take his advice and have it done with the stock wheels on.
Just need to get my new rear tires mounted and hopefully put everything on next weekend.
Next up is to have the alignment checked at the shop Ghostrider uses. I'm going to take his advice and have it done with the stock wheels on.
Just need to get my new rear tires mounted and hopefully put everything on next weekend.
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Here's a DIY thread for the install. One thing I didn't try was prying the inner mount to let the oem camber arm drop down Item #9. This step may eliminate the bottom strut arm being removed.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...amber-kit.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...amber-kit.html
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Nicely done Mike. I just received my kit today, hopefully I'll have it installed in 2 weeks.
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Thanks Kev. Wasn't that bad of a DIY. Just took it out this morning for a drive just to check for any strange noises, creaks or squeaks. None to report. Drives like it should. Cheers
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Ya, what a nightmare eh? First USPS sucks and they have no idea what happens to their shipments after they leave the US (long story), then because they have no Mid East representation the packages get dumped at customs with no tracking numbers...
Anyways, yes, after months and months - I got it. This car is going to age me 10 years in the 1 year it takes to get it finished!
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Working through the "to do" list. Going to check this off tomorrow.
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