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Old 01-08-2015, 03:08 PM
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Alignment specs? Normal?

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Seems odd that my camber specs are worse now. Yesterday I replaced all the rear suspension on it. I have an 01 4.4 sport with the rear air suspension. I replaced the 2 upper arms, the lower ball joint and integral link. I had to air out the bags to do the work, but when done, I aired it back up and added another 1/2 inch just for a little extra rake. All done with inpa.
Does it seem normal? I noticed the x doesn't have a camber adjuster on the lower control arm like my e38 does. Only place for adjustment is the rear upper guide link.
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Old 01-08-2015, 03:45 PM
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There should definitely be a camber eccentric adjuster on the lower arm. The huge lower swing arm has an adjuster.

-1.5 on both sides is fine and fairly normal, as you can tell the range goes to about 2 degrees.

Your rear toe though IS ATROCIOUS. I don't care if you're within spec, you want it lower than .05. Closest to zero is the best for tire wear.
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Well, I can say with certainty, there is no adjustment on the lower arm unless it's on the inboard bushings. The end with the ball joint and long bolt that goes through it has no eccentric adjustment.
As for toe, I too thought it was a bit much. Especially since there is an adjustment for it on the upper link. So it should be easy to adjust.

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Old 01-08-2015, 04:13 PM
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Its on the inboard bushings at the frame man on the lower swing arm (big effing aluminum jobby)

You'll see it plain as day, not too far from where the rear sway link bolts up
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Old 01-08-2015, 04:23 PM
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Ahh. I never looked at the inner bushings. On the e38 it's on the outer side of that swing arm. The big long bolt that goes through the integral link is eccentric.
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