What is meant by marking the lower control arm bolts is to mark the position of the eccentric washers against the body mount points. As they rotate they alter the camber of the wheel. If you reassemble the eccentric washers so that the realign with the marks you minimise the amount of camber change that you introduce. Nothing is perfect and the new lower control arms maybe out a couple of millimetres and so wheel realignment should always be done after doing this job. During the swap it’s a good idea to lightly lubricate the mating surface between of the eccentric washer and body to make easier for the guy who aligns the wheel to alter things.
I just bought a 1995 S124 with 381K. I don't know how they're supposed to handle but mine drives like a water bed. The arms look exactly like yours so I'm in for replacement too. Thanks for the tutorial!
Thanks for watching! Yes it is definitely worth doing them, otherwise your wheel can end up 90 degrees to the car and take the arch with it! Good luck with it, hope you enjoy the car!
I've gradually replaced all the bushes on my R129 and the job you have just done is next for me although I will just fit new bushes as I have replaced the ball joints already. Maybe by now you will have worked it or at least you have the benefit of having a video to show you the previous position of the asymmetric bolts but anyway they are for adjusting the wheel alignment, it works like a camshaft, those lobes press against the metal lugs and move the arm in or out as you rotate it. I thought I'd just mention that for a car of that age the jacking points are impressive in their strength.
The units themselves weren’t too bad a price so went with new as wasn’t sure how old they were. Makes sense to change just the bushes if you’ve done the joint. The car will go in for an alignment etc next week, will they adjust the asymmetric bolts while doing this anyway? Yes the jacking points seem in very good nick, will clean them up at some point and rust prevent as I did in the video.
It seems in pretty good nick, used axle stands as well. I don’t mind so much when I’m working under the arches as there’s a fair bit of room in case anything happens.
Mate, this is hands down one of the best videos out there showing this process. Your presentation style is spot on. Keep it up!
Thank you, appreciate the feedback 😃
What is meant by marking the lower control arm bolts is to mark the position of the eccentric washers against the body mount points. As they rotate they alter the camber of the wheel. If you reassemble the eccentric washers so that the realign with the marks you minimise the amount of camber change that you introduce. Nothing is perfect and the new lower control arms maybe out a couple of millimetres and so wheel realignment should always be done after doing this job. During the swap it’s a good idea to lightly lubricate the mating surface between of the eccentric washer and body to make easier for the guy who aligns the wheel to alter things.
Thanks for the clarification Joseph - since this video I have learnt a lot and understand the reason for marking it out.
Thanks Joseph!
I love your rim's mate they look like a set I had on my HSV commodore years ago, I wish I could find them now.
Yes they are getting very rare. Never seen another set!
I just bought a 1995 S124 with 381K. I don't know how they're supposed to handle but mine drives like a water bed. The arms look exactly like yours so I'm in for replacement too. Thanks for the tutorial!
Thanks for watching! Yes it is definitely worth doing them, otherwise your wheel can end up 90 degrees to the car and take the arch with it! Good luck with it, hope you enjoy the car!
I've gradually replaced all the bushes on my R129 and the job you have just done is next for me although I will just fit new bushes as I have replaced the ball joints already. Maybe by now you will have worked it or at least you have the benefit of having a video to show you the previous position of the asymmetric bolts but anyway they are for adjusting the wheel alignment, it works like a camshaft, those lobes press against the metal lugs and move the arm in or out as you rotate it. I thought I'd just mention that for a car of that age the jacking points are impressive in their strength.
The units themselves weren’t too bad a price so went with new as wasn’t sure how old they were. Makes sense to change just the bushes if you’ve done the joint. The car will go in for an alignment etc next week, will they adjust the asymmetric bolts while doing this anyway? Yes the jacking points seem in very good nick, will clean them up at some point and rust prevent as I did in the video.
Hi there! It's great video. Can you tell me what brand is your spring compressor? Is it from Amazon? THANKS!
Hello, I think I got it on eBay. They have the same on Amazon but they are around £10 or so more expensive.
as you all say in the UK, BRILLIANT! thanks!
Glad you found it helpful!
Great video
My wife was listening and was laughing..she thought it was me with a Uk accent,the cursing, the knee cracks…👋🏻
Glad you both enjoyed 😃 I’ll only get worse with age 😂
@@JAYPCARS Me to ..love your 124..
Thanks, it was a beauty, sold now - but I definitely want another sometime. But I’d like to modify it my way this time!
@@JAYPCARS I agree.. I have a few Mercedes.. love getting them in need of work
How did you trust that mercedes jack mine snapped in 2 pieces when i removed the wheel that was my worst day
It seems in pretty good nick, used axle stands as well. I don’t mind so much when I’m working under the arches as there’s a fair bit of room in case anything happens.
Great job 👍
Thanks 🙏🏻
Hello, at thw rear what did you do with the hydraulic sistem? Tou just put a lower spring or you calmcel the hydraulic sistem?
I believe the previous owner got rid of the SLS and chopped the springs - as far as I know.
Sliding those wheels on the ground....ouch
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Hey man can I ask you what body kit you running?
Hi Andreas, the front bumper is Zender and the side skirts and rear bumper are AMG style
anybody know OE number of thoes bolts at 12:09 ?
You car looks amazing. Swap V8 in it and it will be awesome!
I’ve toyed with the idea time and time again, maybe when I sell a couple of the cars I’ll use the proceeds 😄
@@JAYPCARS
Good Luck ;)
Thank you 👍🏻
V8 into right hand drive w124 is very difficult !
You must really hate your wheels
Why is that Robert 😂
@@JAYPCARS @46sec 😱😭
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