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Old Apr 13, 2017 | 12:35 PM
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Lowering and alignment

Hello everyone,

I have a 2016 E63 AMGs Wagon 4matic and I lowered with HR springs few months ago and got it aligned 2 weeks after but the car still veered very slightly to the right. I was told by the alignment shop the camber can't be adjusted? any suggestions on what to do? as well, I think the HR is a bit too low, is there any way I and increase the height a bit with paddings (I had a w210 E55 and was able to adj. the vehicle ride height with suspension pads)?

thanks for your help!!
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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 06:45 PM
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Sorry, I can't help you, but would you mind posting before and after pics of your wagon? I've been on the fence on whether I should lower my wagon.
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 08:09 AM
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This was taken 2 weeks after lowering the car, I think the front sits a tad lower right now.
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 11:05 AM
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Unfortunately you cant increase the ride height.
From what I have seen most MB veer to the right.
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 11:47 AM
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I have had no issues with pulling to one side with KW lowering. Front camber really wasn;t affected much. Rear on the other hand is pretty out of wack, and chewing tires up pretty good. I tried UPD arms but they were too noisy for my liking. I am going to try KMAC bushings for the rear to get some positive camber back and not have to replace rears very 5K
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by shardul
Unfortunately you cant increase the ride height.
From what I have seen most MB veer to the right.
I lowered my 2014 with H&R/links.... Same after the install. Just ever so slightly pulls right.
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 12:28 PM
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I just got some adjustment camber bolts from the dealership, anyone tried it yet?
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 02:57 PM
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I just got some adjustment camber bolts from the dealership, anyone tried it yet?
They only offer minimal adjustment. Might be enough if only slightly lowered...
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Originally Posted by K-AMG-E
I just got some adjustment camber bolts from the dealership, anyone tried it yet?
Originally Posted by KLR CLS
I have had no issues with pulling to one side with KW lowering. Front camber really wasn;t affected much. Rear on the other hand is pretty out of wack, and chewing tires up pretty good. I tried UPD arms but they were too noisy for my liking. I am going to try KMAC bushings for the rear to get some positive camber back and not have to replace rears very 5K
I have a set of the bushings but haven't been able to find the time to get them installed. Let me know what you think if you beat me to it.
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by chiromikey
I have a set of the bushings but haven't been able to find the time to get them installed. Let me know what you think if you beat me to it.
I have them the guy who owns the shop that installed them and did the alignment was impressed with them he was able to get the alignment back to stock I'm lowered on H&R Links in back.
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 01:22 AM
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I have them the guy who owns the shop that installed them and did the alignment was impressed with them he was able to get the alignment back to stock I'm lowered on H&R Links in back.
You running them on the W212?
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by RichardCranium
I have them the guy who owns the shop that installed them and did the alignment was impressed with them he was able to get the alignment back to stock I'm lowered on H&R Links in back.
Do you have the part numbers for these bolts? And are they for AWD W212?
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by chiromikey
You running them on the W212?
Yes 14 E63S
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 12:50 AM
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Do you have the part numbers for these bolts? And are they for AWD W212?
Sorry I should have been more specific I have the Kmac bushings
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by chiromikey
I have a set of the bushings but haven't been able to find the time to get them installed. Let me know what you think if you beat me to it.
what kind of bushings? aftermarket or OEM? how long does it take to install them? Thanks!!
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by K-AMG-E
what kind of bushings? aftermarket or OEM? how long does it take to install them? Thanks!!
k-Mac rear camber bushings. Haven't installed them yet.
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RichardCranium
I have them the guy who owns the shop that installed them and did the alignment was impressed with them he was able to get the alignment back to stock I'm lowered on H&R Links in back.
are the bushings for the front or the rear? thanks!!
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 11:45 AM
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I believe K-Mac makes front and rear.
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by K-AMG-E
are the bushings for the front or the rear? thanks!!
I got front and rear
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 08:31 PM
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Off center bushings are always going to give you less compliance and a harsher ride (by design). KMAC does camber plates that give you lots of adjustability for the same approximate price - under $500 US and maybe 1-2 hours to install, plus an alignment of course. Just MHO of course.


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