lowering links and tire wear question.
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lowering links and tire wear question.
I thinking of getting lowering links for my 09 E63 since they seem to be the most cost effective and easiest to install. But I been reading a lot about the crazy tire wear you will get once you lower your car. Is there additional suspension components you can look into to help reduce this issue?
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thats what Im trying to prevent lol.
Are you lowered? if so what did you use to lower yours and about how much are you lowered?
According to ChatGPT it tells me the following:
Are you lowered? if so what did you use to lower yours and about how much are you lowered?
According to ChatGPT it tells me the following:
2. Install Adjustable Suspension Arms (If Needed)
On a lowered W211, rear camber is often too negative to fix with stock arms.✅ Consider:
- Adjustable rear camber arms (brands: SPC, Meyle HD, K-MAC, SPL, etc.)
- Adjustable front camber/caster arms if front camber is also too aggressive
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SPC products are for the non-AMG W211. The AMG uses a 14mm hub bolt vs the 12mm hub bolt in the non-AMG versions.
Adjustable rear camber arms have their own issues because of the bends required to fit around the airmatic air springs. I had a set for the rear and removed them as I believed they had a potential for catastrophic failure. Adjustable front upper camber arms are available; I have no experience with them but others on this forum report good results.
My personal opinion on K-Mac is the adjustable bushings for the front are great, for the rear not so great. I had a full set; rear bushings I removed because I could never get them to stay in position, the front bushings never an issue and I ran those for ~100,000 miles. Kevin of K-Mac is a good person with whom to work; he was always responsive and helpful.
My personal solution would be to lower the car to the minimum acceptable inclination angles on the front control arms (+3.1*) and rear axles (-1.5*). Not a low rider but decent enough. FWIW, I run my car at +3.2* and -1.2*.
Adjustable rear camber arms have their own issues because of the bends required to fit around the airmatic air springs. I had a set for the rear and removed them as I believed they had a potential for catastrophic failure. Adjustable front upper camber arms are available; I have no experience with them but others on this forum report good results.
My personal opinion on K-Mac is the adjustable bushings for the front are great, for the rear not so great. I had a full set; rear bushings I removed because I could never get them to stay in position, the front bushings never an issue and I ran those for ~100,000 miles. Kevin of K-Mac is a good person with whom to work; he was always responsive and helpful.
My personal solution would be to lower the car to the minimum acceptable inclination angles on the front control arms (+3.1*) and rear axles (-1.5*). Not a low rider but decent enough. FWIW, I run my car at +3.2* and -1.2*.
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SPC products are for the non-AMG W211. The AMG uses a 14mm hub bolt vs the 12mm hub bolt in the non-AMG versions.
Adjustable rear camber arms have their own issues because of the bends required to fit around the airmatic air springs. I had a set for the rear and removed them as I believed they had a potential for catastrophic failure. Adjustable front upper camber arms are available; I have no experience with them but others on this forum report good results.
My personal opinion on K-Mac is the adjustable bushings for the front are great, for the rear not so great. I had a full set; rear bushings I removed because I could never get them to stay in position, the front bushings never an issue and I ran those for ~100,000 miles. Kevin of K-Mac is a good person with whom to work; he was always responsive and helpful.
My personal solution would be to lower the car to the minimum acceptable inclination angles on the front control arms (+3.1*) and rear axles (-1.5*). Not a low rider but decent enough. FWIW, I run my car at +3.2* and -1.2*.
Adjustable rear camber arms have their own issues because of the bends required to fit around the airmatic air springs. I had a set for the rear and removed them as I believed they had a potential for catastrophic failure. Adjustable front upper camber arms are available; I have no experience with them but others on this forum report good results.
My personal opinion on K-Mac is the adjustable bushings for the front are great, for the rear not so great. I had a full set; rear bushings I removed because I could never get them to stay in position, the front bushings never an issue and I ran those for ~100,000 miles. Kevin of K-Mac is a good person with whom to work; he was always responsive and helpful.
My personal solution would be to lower the car to the minimum acceptable inclination angles on the front control arms (+3.1*) and rear axles (-1.5*). Not a low rider but decent enough. FWIW, I run my car at +3.2* and -1.2*.
Any other option for the rear? Strange how the K-MAC rear bushings wouldn't stay in place
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SPC products are for the non-AMG W211. The AMG uses a 14mm hub bolt vs the 12mm hub bolt in the non-AMG versions.
Adjustable rear camber arms have their own issues because of the bends required to fit around the airmatic air springs. I had a set for the rear and removed them as I believed they had a potential for catastrophic failure. Adjustable front upper camber arms are available; I have no experience with them but others on this forum report good results.
My personal opinion on K-Mac is the adjustable bushings for the front are great, for the rear not so great. I had a full set; rear bushings I removed because I could never get them to stay in position, the front bushings never an issue and I ran those for ~100,000 miles. Kevin of K-Mac is a good person with whom to work; he was always responsive and helpful.
My personal solution would be to lower the car to the minimum acceptable inclination angles on the front control arms (+3.1*) and rear axles (-1.5*). Not a low rider but decent enough. FWIW, I run my car at +3.2* and -1.2*.
Adjustable rear camber arms have their own issues because of the bends required to fit around the airmatic air springs. I had a set for the rear and removed them as I believed they had a potential for catastrophic failure. Adjustable front upper camber arms are available; I have no experience with them but others on this forum report good results.
My personal opinion on K-Mac is the adjustable bushings for the front are great, for the rear not so great. I had a full set; rear bushings I removed because I could never get them to stay in position, the front bushings never an issue and I ran those for ~100,000 miles. Kevin of K-Mac is a good person with whom to work; he was always responsive and helpful.
My personal solution would be to lower the car to the minimum acceptable inclination angles on the front control arms (+3.1*) and rear axles (-1.5*). Not a low rider but decent enough. FWIW, I run my car at +3.2* and -1.2*.
Thank you for that info man.. super helpful!
Just out of curiosity how long ago did you do the K-mac bushings? Just wondering so that when I talk to them I can check to see if there is any new versions with less issues of them staying in place.
Also the extra tire wear issue when the car is lowered is it on the front and rear the same way or is it mainly on the rear? Im like you I dont plan to slam it just lower enough to decrease the wheel gap and give it a nice stance with SL65 19"s
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Thank you for that info man.. super helpful!
Just out of curiosity how long ago did you do the K-mac bushings? Just wondering so that when I talk to them I can check to see if there is any new versions with less issues of them staying in place.
Also the extra tire wear issue when the car is lowered is it on the front and rear the same way or is it mainly on the rear? Im like you I dont plan to slam it just lower enough to decrease the wheel gap and give it a nice stance with SL65 19"s
Just out of curiosity how long ago did you do the K-mac bushings? Just wondering so that when I talk to them I can check to see if there is any new versions with less issues of them staying in place.
Also the extra tire wear issue when the car is lowered is it on the front and rear the same way or is it mainly on the rear? Im like you I dont plan to slam it just lower enough to decrease the wheel gap and give it a nice stance with SL65 19"s
Absolutely not throwing shade on Kevin. He was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. It's just that I had an early version that did not have the bugs worked out. Kevin was providing updates at no charge to me; I just did not have the time to keep working on the car.
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makes complete sense... plus the frustration from the early design is more than understandable. But Im glad that it seems like now there is an option more reliable this makes me feel better about ordering my links and then these bushing to have the E63 like I been wanting.
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Yes it’s all about “Constant / Ongoing development” !!
Just like the new car industry - Except see our role specializing in resolving / re instating both Front Camber and Caster along with Rear Camber (and extra Toe to compensate) for all models 1968 to 2025 including SUV’s and Commercials.
Example - we have now also designed all kits Front and Rear to be “BOLT-ON” - No special tools required or time consuming need to remove control arms and then the need for a hydraulic press !
Plus all designed for easy access to adjust - “Single wrench” - (precise adjustment on car) Ultimate - direct on alignment rack UNDER LOAD !
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AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and Costs) Since 1964 !
Just like the new car industry - Except see our role specializing in resolving / re instating both Front Camber and Caster along with Rear Camber (and extra Toe to compensate) for all models 1968 to 2025 including SUV’s and Commercials.
Example - we have now also designed all kits Front and Rear to be “BOLT-ON” - No special tools required or time consuming need to remove control arms and then the need for a hydraulic press !
Plus all designed for easy access to adjust - “Single wrench” - (precise adjustment on car) Ultimate - direct on alignment rack UNDER LOAD !
Kevin
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Yes it’s all about “Constant / Ongoing development” !!
Just like the new car industry - Except see our role specializing in resolving / re instating both Front Camber and Caster along with Rear Camber (and extra Toe to compensate) for all models 1968 to 2025 including SUV’s and Commercials.
Example - we have now also designed all kits Front and Rear to be “BOLT-ON” - No special tools required or time consuming need to remove control arms and then the need for a hydraulic press !
Plus all designed for easy access to adjust - “Single wrench” - (precise adjustment on car) Ultimate - direct on alignment rack UNDER LOAD !
Kevin
sales@k-mac.com ….web: www.k-mac.com ….1888 847 9099 (Sales Tech 24/7)
AUDI to VOLVO - K-MAC Experience Of Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and Costs) Since 1964 !
Just like the new car industry - Except see our role specializing in resolving / re instating both Front Camber and Caster along with Rear Camber (and extra Toe to compensate) for all models 1968 to 2025 including SUV’s and Commercials.
Example - we have now also designed all kits Front and Rear to be “BOLT-ON” - No special tools required or time consuming need to remove control arms and then the need for a hydraulic press !
Plus all designed for easy access to adjust - “Single wrench” - (precise adjustment on car) Ultimate - direct on alignment rack UNDER LOAD !
Kevin
sales@k-mac.com ….web: www.k-mac.com ….1888 847 9099 (Sales Tech 24/7)
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Kevin,
What all would I need to make sure I can put my E63 into alignment after doing a moderate drop of roughly 1"?
And do I contact you directly to place the order?
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Re E63 2009 (W211)
FRONT #502216-1i $345 is Camber only
#502216M $595 is Camber and Caster
Can get away with Camber only but adjust Camber does alter Caster. Also Camber & Caster is replacing the entire 4 front highest wearing bushings at the same time. Plus significantly improving brake and steering response - the bushings being Mono Ball / 2 Axis.
Rear kit #502526K $480 is Camber along with extra Toe to compensate.
Both front and rear provide up to 2 degrees extra Positive or Negative Camber. More than enough to resolve most tire wear issues (or ability to dial in extra negative Camber for Track days !)
Kevin
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Re ordering - yes can use our toll free # 1888 847 9099 ANY hour - Visa or M/Card !
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