Tracking, tow in and Camber
1988 230 GES
Is it possible to adjust the camber on my 230 GES ?
Nothing is adjustable, the castor angle can be altered by bending the trailing arms in a press
What is it your trying to achieve?
Gordon O
With rigid axles the main geometry is fixed. Only toe-in is designed to be adjustable. Why do you wish to alter the camber?
Nothing is adjustable, the castor angle can be altered by bending the trailing arms in a press
What is it your trying to achieve?
Gordon O
I know the op didn't ask about caster, but as forgings though, what would it do to the strength of the arms to bend them this way (I know they are substantial, but how elastic? Also, if you do, won't they come up short?
Alternative is cut and re-weld brackets, or a quick and dirty fix is offset bushings http://www.stockundstein.com/rubriken-a-z/fahrwerk-teile-diverse/mercedes9/g-modell7/caster-kit-fuer-mercedes-g-460461463
Many thanks for the replys.
Front geometry is spot on but the front near side tyre wear is just a bit uneven on the outside edge (BFG A/T on 15" Alloys). Just wondered if there was any adjustment.
This is fairly normal, particularly if you do a lot of town driving. The nearside front takes a beating on the oustside edge driving around roundabouts, ask anyone in Milton Keynes, Just rotate your wheels around the car to spread the pain. You can also try increasing tyre pressure a bit to reduce tyre roll.
Gordon O
Worm shock absorbers can also affect tyre wear.
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Many thanks for the replys.
Front geometry is spot on but the front near side tyre wear is just a bit uneven on the outside edge (BFG A/T on 15" Alloys). Just wondered if there was any adjustment.