KSING44 More suspension questions....
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KSING44 More suspension questions....
Hey KSING,
More suspension questions....
As you know, one of my Bushings is squeeky. I guess I will wait for Spring to come and have it regreased. This is the bushing that squeeks (but mine is the one on the right side of the car). Is this the one that controls the camber? If I switch this bushing with a factory bushing, will there be any difference? Thanks again
Diesel
More suspension questions....
As you know, one of my Bushings is squeeky. I guess I will wait for Spring to come and have it regreased. This is the bushing that squeeks (but mine is the one on the right side of the car). Is this the one that controls the camber? If I switch this bushing with a factory bushing, will there be any difference? Thanks again
Diesel
Last edited by Diesel; Nov 28, 2004 at 12:00 AM.
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That is a good picture of the KMAK bushings. Yes, your red arrow is pointing to the KMAC polyurethane eccentric bushing that allows for camber adjustment. If you replace the KMAC bushing with the OEM bushing, you will lose the ability to adjust the camber. The other smaller red bushing is another eccentric bushing that allows for rear toe adjustment. I didn’t install the toe bushing, because the OEM bushing is also an eccentric bushing.
I wish Mercedes had used an eccentric bushing for the camber arm, so we could all adjust rear camber with the OEM parts. I wonder if there is a reason why they didn’t use an eccentric bushing for the camber arm. All I can imagine is that maybe the forces are too strong for an eccentric bushing to be safe on the rear camber arm.
It seems to be common knowledge that polyurethane bushings can squeak, if they are not lubricated properly, but I would think that the mechanics would have had to apply a liberal amount of lubrication to press the bushing into place. It is hard to believe that they could have pressed the bushing in dry, so I would think that there should be plenty of lubrication. I wonder if you have to use a special type of lubrication to prevent the squeaking. I am sorry, but I don’t know if a special lubricant is required. I am sorry that I have not been much help.
It really is challenging to get everything straightened out when you lower the car. I have had quite a few little problems along the way, but I just LOVE the way my car looks and rides after the modifications. MY CAR FELT AWESOME YESTERDAY!
Good Luck Diesel
I wish Mercedes had used an eccentric bushing for the camber arm, so we could all adjust rear camber with the OEM parts. I wonder if there is a reason why they didn’t use an eccentric bushing for the camber arm. All I can imagine is that maybe the forces are too strong for an eccentric bushing to be safe on the rear camber arm.
It seems to be common knowledge that polyurethane bushings can squeak, if they are not lubricated properly, but I would think that the mechanics would have had to apply a liberal amount of lubrication to press the bushing into place. It is hard to believe that they could have pressed the bushing in dry, so I would think that there should be plenty of lubrication. I wonder if you have to use a special type of lubrication to prevent the squeaking. I am sorry, but I don’t know if a special lubricant is required. I am sorry that I have not been much help.
It really is challenging to get everything straightened out when you lower the car. I have had quite a few little problems along the way, but I just LOVE the way my car looks and rides after the modifications. MY CAR FELT AWESOME YESTERDAY!
Good Luck Diesel
Last edited by ksing44; Nov 29, 2004 at 03:51 AM.
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Thanks for your reply,
I don't think the mechanic that installed this bushing put enough lubricant on it. There is a lubricant available specifically for polyurethane bushings. I saw it at a performance parts store a few days ago. I will buy it and have a mechanic reinstall the bushing. I dont remember who manufactures the lube, but I will let you know when I get it. I think Im going to go back to the OEM toe bushings.
Thanks again for all of your help. I too love the look and the ride of the car
I don't think the mechanic that installed this bushing put enough lubricant on it. There is a lubricant available specifically for polyurethane bushings. I saw it at a performance parts store a few days ago. I will buy it and have a mechanic reinstall the bushing. I dont remember who manufactures the lube, but I will let you know when I get it. I think Im going to go back to the OEM toe bushings.
Thanks again for all of your help. I too love the look and the ride of the car
