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Originally Posted by ken_xman
89 300SE 135k all new suspension and steering compenents, other than the guide rods....
When I put them in. ..If I dont have the exact # of threads as the original install.....like I'm off a turn or so...What will the effect be?
Will the caster/ camber/ ride height/ toe ect... be off?
It also has new H&R springs, upper rubber bushings, and shocks right now but the drivers front sits 1/2" lower than pass side. That happens to be the side the guide rod is real bad also. Pass side is clunky too.
Yes ...alignment to follow this also.
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Ken, if I'm not mistaken, the error in the guide rods will allow the LCA to move forward or rearward........depending on the error........and the toe will be affected. This will definitely appear as a pull in the steering, unless both sides are magically off by the same amount. The ride height and camber will not be affected by the error. I'm not positive on the caster.
I sense that you are hoping for the guide rod to fix the ride height error, but, I am doubtful. I struggle with irregular ride heights on two of these. The SDL has new springs and new pads in the rear and the ride height differs by 1/2" from side to side. It's a bit baffling........unless the springs are not equal when under compression. M/B alludes to this possibility in the manual and uses pads of varying thicknesses to compensate for it. I may have to install a thinner pad on one side of the SDL to finally cure it.