Squeaky Rear Camber Arms?....Speedybenz

Jun 16, 2011 | 06:40 PM

Red66GT

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Squeaky Rear Camber Arms?....Speedybenz

About 3 years ago I put the Speedybenz adjustable rear camber arms on since I had lowered my car and needed them to get into alignment specs.

I've noticed a new squeaking noise coming from them now. Is this common after a few years of use? Any way to lube them? Or are they worn out?

Thanks.

Jun 17, 2011 | 02:46 AM

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My speedybenz arms occasionally squeak. It doesn't bother me much. I know Ghostrider on the W208 forum recently updated the design on his camber arms with a rubber (or similar) insert to eliminate the squeak. You might try contacting him.

Jun 17, 2011 | 11:42 PM

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Same thing happens with the Lens Solo design. Both are not prelubed. I lubricate mine at the beginning of each summer and no sqeaks.

Jun 18, 2011 | 01:09 PM

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What do you lube them with?

Jun 18, 2011 | 06:41 PM

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I use white lithium grease in a spray can from the local auto parts store. It stays in place and seeps into the bearing surfaces and does not run off.

Jun 20, 2011 | 02:30 PM

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Got it, thanks! White Lithium worked.....

Jun 20, 2011 | 05:54 PM

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I also have these arm and realize the arms tend to wiggle/ have play recently. Is this normal or does this mean the bushings are busted?

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Jun 22, 2011 | 01:27 PM

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Have they ever been lubricated? If not and they have been in there a while then the bearing surfaces may be worn. There should be no play in the arms.

I dont think they have ever been lubricated.

You are right, the bearing/bushing may be worn. I also see some purple/reddish grease around the bearings. Does that mean I have to get new arms? I don't think his bushing/bearings are replaceable. Even so, it will take him years to produce.

Has anyone tried Ghostriders camber arms? I am thinking to replace those.

Thanks.

Jul 26, 2019 | 04:29 AM

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Old thread but I think mine have worn out as both my rear hubs move quite a bit when car is on jack stands. Tire guy noticed when replacing rear tires and showed me. Gonna take the car to suspension guy Saturday.

Oct 8, 2019 | 12:49 AM

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What's up Carl! This is my first post here in like a decade. lol About to list my C43/55, so am reviving my forum accounts to collect info from threads.

Just saw this. As you know, my car has a full speedybenz suspension, with 6 adjustable links. I had a few [ or maybe it was all?] rod-ends replaced a few years ago after showing signs of wear.. Let me know if you still need yours fixed and I'll look-up where I bought them from.

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Oct 8, 2019 | 12:18 PM

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From: 40*-55'-44" N / 73*-24'-07" W

'98 C43/55 AMG Speedybenz Susp. & MBenzNL On Board -- '88 560SL -- '09 JCW MINI -- '97 Jeep TJ Sport

I bought new rod ends from QA1 Precision Products, Inc.. http://www.qa1.net/

Here are the specs I was sent on the control arms by TKX Performance who measured them, then did the install and alignment:

left hand thread & right hand thread
5/8"-18 pitch
Bore on heim joints 0.625"
Threaded length 1.5". The rod ends I bought from QA1 have sku XMR10 & XML10.

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