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Originally Posted by 420SEL Jake
Ok folks I am lowering my 86 420 SEL as part of a big project and I need good advice on...
1: How to adjust the camber
2: What shocks to use
3: Tips on removing rear coils
4: any suspension issues that could happen
I am also moving to 18 inch rims and installing a AMG body kit. Oh advice on Rims and the AMG body kit are welcome to
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Lower the car. It makes it handle MUCH better and looks better as well.
1. The front camber should be able to be adjusted back to factory specifications with the adjusting bolt already there. There is no rear adjustment but I haven't seen any objectionable tire wear on my 560SEC or 560SEL after over five years of use.
2. Bilstein Comfort (stock)
3. Use the correct (internal) spring compressor
4. Done carefully, this is a fairly simple job. Once you've had MB do a front wheel alignment, you will have no tracking problems.
I've lowered seven SECs and my SEL. All drove much better afterwards!
I have 18" rims on my SEC and the SEL. The installation of "H" rated tires kept the ride acceptable. Had I put "Z" rated tires on there, with their stiffer sidewall, it would not have been a decent ride.
That said, once I get the LS6 engine into the SEC, I'll put on Z-rated tires to handle the speed and improve the handling some more. It will be a very firm ride, probably harsh at that point, but necessary.