Lemforder suspension kit. How much to DIY?

[D Unit]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

I got them for $200!

He has a shipment coming in and was able to get them on his next shipment.

Call and ask for Mike and maybe he can get you a set

Their US dealer is in Florida

BuyHardRace.com

561-844-1008

Mike

I called Mike and he quoted me $200 for the camber arms and $155 for the toe arms... You didn't mean $200 for everything, right?! That being said, $355 total still seems to be a very good price if the quality is good. I am about to order them for myself.

BTW, I replaced my rear suspension too and still could not get my car close to factory alignment. I have BC coilovers and even raised my car to stockish height, but I believe my alignment specs were still around -2.8 to -3.0 degrees.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...5-e53rearkit-l

Hopefully this adjustable camber/toe kit fixes my problem. I'm dying to lower my 4.8is back down again and still be within stock alignment specs.

[semcoinc]

Originally Posted by D Unit

I called Mike and he quoted me $200 for the camber arms and $155 for the toe arms... You didn't mean $200 for everything, right?! That being said, $355 total still seems to be a very good price if the quality is good. I am about to order them for myself.

BTW, I did a replaced my rear suspension too and still could not get my car close to factory alignment. I have BC coilovers and even raised my car to stockish height, but I believe my alignment specs were still around -2.8 to -3.0 degrees.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...5-e53rearkit-l

Hopefully this adjustable camber/toe kit fixes my problem. I'm dying to lower my 4.8is back down again and still be within stock alignment specs.

Hi D Unit,

DAMN! I didn't even know about the adjustable "TOE" arms.....

Hope the Camber Arms get it done for me. I can see where the stock toe arm could possibly run out of adjustment on the eccentric bolt.

I'll know soon as I replace my air bag and get it to the alignment shop.

Mike

[D Unit]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

Hi D Unit,

DAMN! I didn't even know about the adjustable "TOE" arms.....

Hope the Camber Arms get it done for me. I can see where the stock toe arm could possibly run out of adjustment on the eccentric bolt.

I'll know soon as I replace my air bag and get it to the alignment shop.

Mike

If I recall correctly, my camber max'd out when my toe max'd out. For me, it made sense to get both. I just ordered them, but they'll be here in a couple of weeks. Thanks so much for posting them because I almost bought the more expensive alternative.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by D Unit

If I recall correctly, my camber max'd out when my toe max'd out. For me, it made sense to get both. I just ordered them, but they'll be here in a couple of weeks. Thanks so much for posting them because I almost bought the more expensive alternative.

Reducing negative camber increases toe. If you are maxed out for both IMO there is something worn or wrong with the suspension.

I can see getting the adjustable arms for racing convenience but if it was necessary to use these arms to get an X5 into specs the OE arms would be a different design than they are or none of use would be able to get alignment into specs.

[D Unit]

I'm on BC coilovers... If I measured stock height, it's unite possible I could get back to proper alignment specs. My real goal is to be aggressively lowered with proper alignment specs.

[semcoinc]

Well my rear suspension saga continues.

The "new" aftermarket air bag spring that I installed on Sunday lasted about 50 miles and blew out at ~80mph on I35W. I knew what it was when it blew. DAMN!!!

The inner/lower sealing ring failed and blew the bladder around the spring base requiring the bladder to be cut to be removed.

I might just spend nearly 3X the price of this thing and buy an Arnott unit, still debating.......











Mike

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

Well my rear suspension saga continues.

The "new" aftermarket air bag spring that I installed on Sunday lasted about 50 miles and blew out at ~80mph on I35W. I knew what it was when it blew. DAMN!!!

The inner/lower sealing ring failed and blew the bladder around the spring base requiring the bladder to be cut to be removed.

I might just spend nearly 3X the price of this thing and buy an Arnott unit, still debating.......











Mike

seems like the added cost would be the reduced aggravation.

[semcoinc]

Yes, it was/is aggravating................

Mike

[semcoinc]

Bought and installed the Arnott bag to replace the Chinese aftermarket item and all remains well.

Also, after installing the Hardrace adjustable camber arms I just got the truck re-aligned and all was able to come into spec. A great feeling since putting new tires on and an upcoming big road trip soon.

Setting the rear up just by Mark 1 eyeball wasn't too bad for the couple hundred miles I had to drive around before getting to the alignment rack.




Mike