Quick question about the crash bolts
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Quick question about the crash bolts
Where exactly do they get installed? Control arm to front subframe? Steering knuckle to control arm? Also, are 1 or 2 used per side? ![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
P.S. A0003300018 are the right bolts, correct? I believe I found that number in another thread.
To my credit, I did spend some time with the search function before posting, so hopefully I didn't miss this info.
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P.S. A0003300018 are the right bolts, correct? I believe I found that number in another thread.
To my credit, I did spend some time with the search function before posting, so hopefully I didn't miss this info.
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The castor & camber fluted 3 way bolts consist of 2 in the caster or thrust arm bushes & 2 in the camber bushes.
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E55, CTS-V Wagon, Duc 1098R
Where exactly do they get installed? Control arm to front subframe? Steering knuckle to control arm? Also, are 1 or 2 used per side? ![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
P.S. A0003300018 are the right bolts, correct? I believe I found that number in another thread.
To my credit, I did spend some time with the search function before posting, so hopefully I didn't miss this info.![Embarrassment](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/redface.gif)
![Confused](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
P.S. A0003300018 are the right bolts, correct? I believe I found that number in another thread.
To my credit, I did spend some time with the search function before posting, so hopefully I didn't miss this info.
![Embarrassment](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/redface.gif)
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Remember to tighten the bolts with the suspension loaded or you can herniate the bushes. Remember to hold static bolt while tightening nut so as not to damage bush insert.
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The KMAC eccentric kit is a nice concept if you want to take suspension out of spec & dial in extra negative camber etc. If you want a standard set up they are no good because the eccentrics move the attachment points in multiple plains.
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For a street car ??? What are you trying to do - make the car look good, setup for autox, or handle better at high speeds ? Remember if you put too much negative camber, your tire wear will be awful, plus on a street car I doubt you would notice any gains or benefits. I always recommend you keep the alignment within the factory specifications.
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Yes, but if you choose to do so, you can still set the parameters to factory specs. Regardless, the polyurethane KMAC bushings do provide for a noticeable reduction in suspension wiggle.
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I personally spend some time and money on the drive train, lighter and wider wheels, lighter rotors, LSD, STAR drop and KMac bushing with a proper, factory spec alignment, and the car handling is transformed...