do I need a camber kit after lowering E-Class?
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do I need a camber kit after lowering E-Class?
I did a search on camber kits, and all I found were threads in C-Class forum. Anybody having camber/caster problems (or uneven tire wear) after lowering your E-Class? If so, what steps are needed to remedy the problem besides an alignment? I saw a camber kit in the classifieds section for $350, but would like to know any other (maybe cheaper) alternatives.
btw - I am planning to get the Eibach Pro Kit springs
btw - I am planning to get the Eibach Pro Kit springs
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The bolts are inexpensive, and reasonbly priced for a bolt.
As for installing them, it requires an alignment, so expect typical Dealership rates.. I doubt they'd charge extra for installing the bolts. Just probably include it in the alignment charge.
As for installing them, it requires an alignment, so expect typical Dealership rates.. I doubt they'd charge extra for installing the bolts. Just probably include it in the alignment charge.
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Re: do I need a camber kit after lowering E-Class?
Originally posted by btx
I did a search on camber kits, and all I found were threads in C-Class forum. Anybody having camber/caster problems (or uneven tire wear) after lowering your E-Class? If so, what steps are needed to remedy the problem besides an alignment? I saw a camber kit in the classifieds section for $350, but would like to know any other (maybe cheaper) alternatives.
btw - I am planning to get the Eibach Pro Kit springs
I did a search on camber kits, and all I found were threads in C-Class forum. Anybody having camber/caster problems (or uneven tire wear) after lowering your E-Class? If so, what steps are needed to remedy the problem besides an alignment? I saw a camber kit in the classifieds section for $350, but would like to know any other (maybe cheaper) alternatives.
btw - I am planning to get the Eibach Pro Kit springs
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Re: do I need a camber kit after lowering E-Class?
Originally posted by btx
I did a search on camber kits, and all I found were threads in C-Class forum. Anybody having camber/caster problems (or uneven tire wear) after lowering your E-Class? If so, what steps are needed to remedy the problem besides an alignment? I saw a camber kit in the classifieds section for $350, but would like to know any other (maybe cheaper) alternatives.
btw - I am planning to get the Eibach Pro Kit springs
I did a search on camber kits, and all I found were threads in C-Class forum. Anybody having camber/caster problems (or uneven tire wear) after lowering your E-Class? If so, what steps are needed to remedy the problem besides an alignment? I saw a camber kit in the classifieds section for $350, but would like to know any other (maybe cheaper) alternatives.
btw - I am planning to get the Eibach Pro Kit springs
For the rear, the dealer does not have camber bolts. You will need the K-mac kit. Again, depending on how low you go, a camber kit may not even be needed. I got 20K miles out of my OEM tires after lowering my E320 without any camber bolts or K-mac kit.
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Originally posted by btx
Now I am getting conflicting answers. The Eibach Pro Kit only lowers about 1.5 inches all around, so according to Tarik, I wont need a camber kit. Does anybody else agree with this?
Now I am getting conflicting answers. The Eibach Pro Kit only lowers about 1.5 inches all around, so according to Tarik, I wont need a camber kit. Does anybody else agree with this?
First we need a starting point, so we are all on the same page. Let's assume your stock springs are using #4 pad front and rear. Here goes...
Lowering your car with Eibach springs (1.5") and keeping the stock #4 spring pads, you shouldn't need the camber bolts or rear kit, the car should still be within spec. Lowering your car with Eibach springs (1.5") and #1 pads(.6" thinner) will drop the car a total of 2.1". This would put you over the 2" guideline that Tarik mentioned. With this drop, you will most likely need the camber bolts and rear kit to get the car within spec.
This all assumes your car comes with #4 pads. The only real way to tell for sure if you will need the camber bolts and rear kit is to get the car at the height you want, then put it on the alignment rack.
Hope that clears it up a bit.
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I have some Eibach springs I bought used on Ebay a year ago for $50. I am now finally thinking about installing them on my 97 E420.
Front pad is 5, rear is 1 (I know it's weird, but that's how it came). I just want to lower a little bit.
Should I go #4 pads all around? Or something like that. I would be happy dropping the car just an inch and get the benefit of tighter springs. Remember, the european avantguarde W210 came factory about 20 mm lower than the cars we got in the US (which are Elegance for suspension).
Front pad is 5, rear is 1 (I know it's weird, but that's how it came). I just want to lower a little bit.
Should I go #4 pads all around? Or something like that. I would be happy dropping the car just an inch and get the benefit of tighter springs. Remember, the european avantguarde W210 came factory about 20 mm lower than the cars we got in the US (which are Elegance for suspension).
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Originally posted by apb
Front pad is 5, rear is 1 (I know it's weird, but that's how it came). I just want to lower a little bit.
Should I go #4 pads all around? Or something like that.
Front pad is 5, rear is 1 (I know it's weird, but that's how it came). I just want to lower a little bit.
Should I go #4 pads all around? Or something like that.
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sorry, I did not ask the question right.
I plan on putting Eibachs on my E420 with 5 pad in front and #1 pad in rear. After I put the Eibachs in, should I have #4 pads all around if I don't want to slam the car or have to use a camber kit?
I plan on putting Eibachs on my E420 with 5 pad in front and #1 pad in rear. After I put the Eibachs in, should I have #4 pads all around if I don't want to slam the car or have to use a camber kit?
