What brand makes adjustable control arms? HD Springs?
04-12-2024 | 10:13 AM
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2017 AMG GLE43 SUV
What brand makes adjustable control arms? HD Springs?
Looking to slightly lower my 2011 ml550 with a set of Ceika coilovers cause the stock suspension is too soft/floaty.
I have the non air suspension version. Are there any reputable brands that make adjustable control arms? If not then there is no point of lowering it cause it will throw off the alignment and camber specs. My ML came with H and R lowering spring and it rides like complete crap. Doesnt drive straight and it slowly floats and sways over bumps on the road.
If I cant lower it without having adjustable control arms then my only option is to keep the shocks OEM and purchase the bilstein HD springs. Anyone have any experience with them? If so whats your review?
Thanks!
Trying to make the ML handle a bit better in the corners.
I have the non air suspension version. Are there any reputable brands that make adjustable control arms? If not then there is no point of lowering it cause it will throw off the alignment and camber specs. My ML came with H and R lowering spring and it rides like complete crap. Doesnt drive straight and it slowly floats and sways over bumps on the road.
If I cant lower it without having adjustable control arms then my only option is to keep the shocks OEM and purchase the bilstein HD springs. Anyone have any experience with them? If so whats your review?
Thanks!
Trying to make the ML handle a bit better in the corners.
Last edited by sauerkrautpower; 04-12-2024 at 10:18 AM.
04-13-2024 | 03:45 AM
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Mercedes-Benz CLK 550
Hi
Do point out uprating the “Rear Anti Sway bar” would be well worth considering.
Current diameter your model is only 17mm (11/16”). Uprating to 20mm would make a significant improvement to handling / safety !
Re “REAR ADJUSTABLE UPPER CAMBER ARMS”.
Seeing OEM there is only one (front and rear) Camber angle which is set for showroom height conditions. No ongoing adjustment to cater for varying height / load conditions or drivers and passengers side uneven wear encountered in day to day commuting.
AND THEREFORE THE OFTEN QUOTED REASSURING “Full Front & Rear ‘4’ Wheel Alignment” is in fact only Toe “directional” adjustment.
WE SAW THE NEED AND MANUFACTURE:
#504016M $595
FRONT CAMBER & CASTER REPLACEMENT BUSHINGS.
K-MAC kits designed so no special tools or need for control arm removal. Also at same time replaces the 2 rear bushes which are subject to premature failure and OEM are expensive to replace. Providing up to 2 extra degrees Positive or Negative Camber plus Caster adjustment !
#504026K $480
REAR CAMBER & EXTRA TOE BUSHINGS
Same specs as front. Also fit without special tools or arm removal. Precise easily accessible single wrench adjustment. Ultimate - direct on Alignment rack UNDER LOAD.
#504126N $695
ALTERNATE REAR UPPER CAMBER ADJUSTABLE ARMS (and Extra Toe). Unlike other brands Steel - not soft extruded aluminum.
Kevin
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings Since 1964 !
Do point out uprating the “Rear Anti Sway bar” would be well worth considering.
Current diameter your model is only 17mm (11/16”). Uprating to 20mm would make a significant improvement to handling / safety !
Re “REAR ADJUSTABLE UPPER CAMBER ARMS”.
Seeing OEM there is only one (front and rear) Camber angle which is set for showroom height conditions. No ongoing adjustment to cater for varying height / load conditions or drivers and passengers side uneven wear encountered in day to day commuting.
AND THEREFORE THE OFTEN QUOTED REASSURING “Full Front & Rear ‘4’ Wheel Alignment” is in fact only Toe “directional” adjustment.
WE SAW THE NEED AND MANUFACTURE:
#504016M $595
FRONT CAMBER & CASTER REPLACEMENT BUSHINGS.
K-MAC kits designed so no special tools or need for control arm removal. Also at same time replaces the 2 rear bushes which are subject to premature failure and OEM are expensive to replace. Providing up to 2 extra degrees Positive or Negative Camber plus Caster adjustment !
#504026K $480
REAR CAMBER & EXTRA TOE BUSHINGS
Same specs as front. Also fit without special tools or arm removal. Precise easily accessible single wrench adjustment. Ultimate - direct on Alignment rack UNDER LOAD.
#504126N $695
ALTERNATE REAR UPPER CAMBER ADJUSTABLE ARMS (and Extra Toe). Unlike other brands Steel - not soft extruded aluminum.
Kevin
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings Since 1964 !
04-13-2024 | 10:57 AM
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Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 30
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2017 AMG GLE43 SUV
Hi
Do point out uprating the “Rear Anti Sway bar” would be well worth considering.
Current diameter your model is only 17mm (11/16”). Uprating to 20mm would make a significant improvement to handling / safety !
Re “REAR ADJUSTABLE UPPER CAMBER ARMS”.
Seeing OEM there is only one (front and rear) Camber angle which is set for showroom height conditions. No ongoing adjustment to cater for varying height / load conditions or drivers and passengers side uneven wear encountered in day to day commuting.
AND THEREFORE THE OFTEN QUOTED REASSURING “Full Front & Rear ‘4’ Wheel Alignment” is in fact only Toe “directional” adjustment.
WE SAW THE NEED AND MANUFACTURE:
#504016M $595
FRONT CAMBER & CASTER REPLACEMENT BUSHINGS.
K-MAC kits designed so no special tools or need for control arm removal. Also at same time replaces the 2 rear bushes which are subject to premature failure and OEM are expensive to replace. Providing up to 2 extra degrees Positive or Negative Camber plus Caster adjustment !
#504026K $480
REAR CAMBER & EXTRA TOE BUSHINGS
Same specs as front. Also fit without special tools or arm removal. Precise easily accessible single wrench adjustment. Ultimate - direct on Alignment rack UNDER LOAD.
#504126N $695
ALTERNATE REAR UPPER CAMBER ADJUSTABLE ARMS (and Extra Toe). Unlike other brands Steel - not soft extruded aluminum.
Kevin
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings Since 1964 !
Do point out uprating the “Rear Anti Sway bar” would be well worth considering.
Current diameter your model is only 17mm (11/16”). Uprating to 20mm would make a significant improvement to handling / safety !
Re “REAR ADJUSTABLE UPPER CAMBER ARMS”.
Seeing OEM there is only one (front and rear) Camber angle which is set for showroom height conditions. No ongoing adjustment to cater for varying height / load conditions or drivers and passengers side uneven wear encountered in day to day commuting.
AND THEREFORE THE OFTEN QUOTED REASSURING “Full Front & Rear ‘4’ Wheel Alignment” is in fact only Toe “directional” adjustment.
WE SAW THE NEED AND MANUFACTURE:
#504016M $595
FRONT CAMBER & CASTER REPLACEMENT BUSHINGS.
K-MAC kits designed so no special tools or need for control arm removal. Also at same time replaces the 2 rear bushes which are subject to premature failure and OEM are expensive to replace. Providing up to 2 extra degrees Positive or Negative Camber plus Caster adjustment !
#504026K $480
REAR CAMBER & EXTRA TOE BUSHINGS
Same specs as front. Also fit without special tools or arm removal. Precise easily accessible single wrench adjustment. Ultimate - direct on Alignment rack UNDER LOAD.
#504126N $695
ALTERNATE REAR UPPER CAMBER ADJUSTABLE ARMS (and Extra Toe). Unlike other brands Steel - not soft extruded aluminum.
Kevin
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings Since 1964 !
So what brand makes upgraded sway bars for a ML550? Cant seem to find it online.
