E39 530d

[yoginn]

I have found that the rear suspension has ended up with a positive camber (about 2 years ago). this was adjusted and aligned by Autowiel in Centurion.

I do see that problem resurfacing - Any pointers as to what components need to be replaced ?

 

[ChefDJ]

Positive camber??? :fencelook:

Damn, how the hell....?

 

[yoginn]

Positive camber??? :fencelook:

Damn, how the hell....?

Oops - my bad - Negative camber - Was just thinking positively

 

[ChefDJ]

Negative camber.....

My car has it too, and I'm advised that it may be caused by the ball joints which I will be checking this Friday. Maybe get your shocks tested, and have your ball joints checked at the same time

:thumbs:

 

[yoginn]

Negative camber.....

My car has it too, and I'm advised that it may be caused by the ball joints which I will be checking this Friday. Maybe get your shocks tested, and have your ball joints checked at the same time

:thumbs:

Thanks - Will do

 

[LPM320]

To my knowledge all BMW's have negative rear camber (designed that way), but not excessively so...

Negative rear camber will not be a symptom of suspension component failure alone, it would have to be accompanied by knocking noises, wobbles, squeaks, excessive tram lining, lack of grip and/or a floaty rear end.

 

[anton-sa]

guys for those with e39's. i have a FULL very good set of suspension components, 4 x good shocks. 2 x rear sachs, 2 x monroe (the high performance one), front and rear swaybars, 4 x springs etc

5k onco