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    DIY Adjustable rear camber arms

    Save money by making your own with the help of a member on another forum



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    Parts list:
    QTY:2 91008001-STR Forged Steel-4 Bar End - Straight Shank
    $12.99 $25.98
    STYLE: Str

    QTY:2 91008002 Forged Steel 4-Bar End - Straight Shank/LH Thread
    $14.99 $29.98

    QTY:2 1750246 Jam Nut 5/8 Inch RH Raw
    $0.99 $1.98

    QTY:2 1750446 Jam Nut 5/8" LH Raw
    $0.99 $1.98

    Make sure to get 9" long links maximum, 10" is too long.
    2 91034158-9 ALUMINUM TIE ROD SLEEVE, 5/8"
    $7.99 $15.98
    LENGTH: 9

    Current Charge Summary
    Sub Total: $75.90


    Add another $10 or so for shipping. Not too shabby, just saved $200.
    Then go to the hardware store and get eight thin 7/16" inner diameter fender washers for the sides of the nylon bushings to have a nice smooth plated surface to slide on. Use some petroleum jelly on the nylon bushings in the bore that slides on the center sleeve, and on the sides against the washers, so far they work great, no squeaking or anything, and the suspension feels nice and smooth.


    You can use the stock bolts, inboard and outboard, and kept the stock safety retaining washer on the end outside of the fender washer and rod end sandwich on the outboard end, so that the new fender washer stays nice and flat.









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    Wow!! that's really great if you can make your own camber arm. I purchase 1 from Speedybenz and I love it.
    I think it will cost you around $300+ to purchase from a member in MYMBONLINE.
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    Last edited by 202brabus; 03-24-2011 at 09:59 PM.

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    Bumpie. Come and get it!

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    sorry a newbie on here, but how is this different from the stock mercedes control arms?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ruzhkata View Post
    sorry a newbie on here, but how is this different from the stock mercedes control arms?
    If your car is lowered, then there will likely be a negative camber of the wheel. Meaning instead of your wheel being like this: l the alignment of the wheel may look more like this: /

    With an adjustable camber arm, you can extend/contact the arm to correct the camber due to the lowering.
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    Here ya go,

    Add at the end of your order the promo code "savemore" to save 5 bucks!

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    Nice post! Big kudos! I was trying to do this a few years back with heim joints, but I was having trouble finding the right link bar.

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    Save yourself $200!

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    where do we get them from 202brabus?

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    all this extending/contacting the arm is done when an alignment is done right? or do i do it myself?

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    Measure eye to eye on your stock arm, recreate the measurement with the new arm. Then take your car into an alignment shop for them to put the persice angle in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hvmercy View Post
    where do we get them from 202brabus?
    Order from : http://www.speedwaymotors.com

    He listed the part numbers so you can get the right parts.

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    Duuh, not only am i blind, I'm also brain dead on this Friday afternoon. Thanks.

    Quote Originally Posted by mazdalowandslow View Post
    Order from : http://www.speedwaymotors.com

    He listed the part numbers so you can get the right parts.

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    great post!!!

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    WOW perfect. THANK YOU , Now you should try and figure out a DIY for the fronts =D

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    Quote Originally Posted by SD202 View Post
    WOW perfect. THANK YOU , Now you should try and figure out a DIY for the fronts =D
    Ill take donations lol jk
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    Excellent find!

    So with the two ends all the way threaded in, is it at stock camber?

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    Quote Originally Posted by OCKlasse View Post
    Excellent find!

    So with the two ends all the way threaded in, is it at stock camber?
    Yes it is.
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    This is really a good find. I think I'm gonna order this for my C280. I can use the $200 for install and alignment.
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    You can do the install yourself, its really easy. $45 for an alignment and you saved $155 still.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OCKlasse View Post
    Excellent find!

    So with the two ends all the way threaded in, is it at stock camber?
    Quote Originally Posted by 202brabus View Post
    Yes it is.
    What if people want more negative camber? Just curious.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 97C28O View Post
    What if people want more negative camber? Just curious.
    More NEG camber?... I would order the 8" rods.
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    I think I'll try this when summertime comes. I'll be replacing my tires all around and want to get more life on it this time around.

    I'll post a different thread when I'm about to do it.

    Quote Originally Posted by 202brabus View Post
    You can do the install yourself, its really easy. $45 for an alignment and you saved $155 still.

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    Ordered my parts today. Can't wait to put them in...

    Thank you again!

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