Re: RDMtek rear lower arms

[J-Sauce]

Re: RDMtek rear lower arms

Here is Glen's thread where he tests his theory of modifying the thurst arms for toe-in adjustment.

http://www.500eboard.com/forums/showthread.php?3282-Modifying-suspension-bushings

 

[omegabenz]

Re: RDMtek rear lower arms

Alignment sheets are here and ...

The front struts were from the R129....which also have internal rebound springs.

 

[Maui]

Re: RDMtek rear lower arms

This was mentioned in the (long) group buy thread... some cars may require additional toe adjustment, especially if the car is lower than stock. For the 124 chassis, this usually only affects 500E's that are lower than stock... my Sportline-spec diesel 124 did not need the extra toe adjustment. You have two options that I know of:

1) Get the factory toe eccentric bushings (shown below), these are expensive, and must be installed correctly

2) Cut a pair of new rear tie rods to shorten them approx 2-3mm, and weld them back together. Click here for pics of a set that was shortened too much.

Obviously option #1 would be preferable, if it allows enough toe correction for your setup.

What tool does one use to replace the tie rod bushing?

 

[gsxr]

Re: RDMtek rear lower arms

What tool does one use to replace the tie rod bushing?

There is a fancy factory tool (click here) but I used a bench vise with assorted sockets... pics attached. Factory procedure also attached as PDF file.