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Old 01-02-2006, 10:04 PM
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Hey Guys, thought I'd update, since I search a lot and people don't follow up on their posts, I thought I would update what happened.

I ordered and installed new upper control arms and sway bar bushings this past Saturday. Even without the alignment, I could recognize that the negative camber was gone. The control arm bushings were definitely shot, rubber was worn out and you can tell they were sitting against the arm for a while.

Took the car over and got it aligned this morning at Southwest Wheel Alignment (came recommeded by Indy) and they had it done in 1 hour, funny seeing my car on an alignment rack right next to a CL600 getting aligned as well.

Well she tracks straight and feels absolutely great! Handling isnt great, but feels so much safer now. I know its not a sports car, but I expect to handle like a benz. Little by little im getting there!!!

The guy was suprised I did all the front end work myself, and he was actually kinda happy that I 'knew my way around these cars'. I acutally told him about the box adjustment (backwards from other cars). He did advise that I will need lower ball joints and lower control arm busings at some point. Gave an estimate of around 500. YIKES!

ANyway, thats it, the Upper Control Arms fixed the Camber!

Thanks to everyone for everything!
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