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If the springs are not sagged, (archive)

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Posted by Bob on November 27, 2000 at 00:25:05:

In Reply to: Adjusting E23 rear camber? posted by Sky on November 26, 2000 at 06:44:24:


then I would suspect the control arm bushings. These are the ones that mount the diagonal suspension arms to the subframe (differential carrier).

You can purchase either the non-adjustable ones or eccentric ones that will correct improper rear toe and camber.

Bob


I just had my high mileage 735 aligned at my local shop and neither the shop or myself knew enough at the time to weigh down the car as suggested by BMW manual.

Any ways, with car empty, I was running 1.5 degrees of negative camber at the rear, which looks like a lot but is still within specs. The problem is when I load the car down for a trip and there is obviously too much negative camber, particularly on the left rear.

Now, there is no adjustment for rear camber. I have inspected the differential mount and it looks good, and I swapped the rear springs with a set from my parts car that set much squarer on the ground. That helped a little. (note: previous owner was heavy and left side of car was an inch lower than right until I swapped springs)

Questions

1. Has anyone installed spacers between the rear strut and strut tower to reduce negative camber. Is there an aftermarket spacer that is available. My goal would be to reduce camber with car heavily loaded to within specs.

2. Does a new set of stock springs reduce this negative camber. How about new shocks. I've read about progressive rate springs but have not ever seen them advertised. Do they exist.

I know negative camber helps in cornering, but I've got too much and I like to carry a lot when I go on trips.

Anyone been there before and what did you do to solve problem. I'm tempted to switch out the rear end to a self leveling, but I've heard most people tend to do the opposite.

Thanks for your help.





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