Any one using front camber adjustments bolts?

[hennessy_r24]

For those using camber adjustments bolt, in which arm is the bolt place? Is it the lower control arm?

[Kraftwerk AG]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but assuming you're referring to the front end, who even makes crash bolts for our E70's? I looked up Eibach, Lemfoerder, and Specialty Products Co. and I couldn't find an application for our vehicles (maybe I missed something?). Although BMW OEM sells 2 different upper control arms for +/- 30 MIN adjustment.

For the rear, there's a recent thread about the rear camber adjustment...

[jandref321]

I didn’t have any luck finding legit camber bolts for the front. KMAC makes front lower control arm camber bushings and thrust arm caster bushings. They also have rear lower control arm camber/toe bushings that add additional adjustment to the stock points. They are all a bit pricey but seem legit. ECS sells them but I’d check out the KMAC website first to verify part numbers.

http://k-mac.com/product/bmw-e70e71e...m-adj-193816i/

http://k-mac.com/product/bmw-e70e71e...adj-193816-4j/

http://k-mac.com/product/bmw-e70-e71...ushes-193826k/

[Kraftwerk AG]

Originally Posted by jandref321

I didn’t have any luck finding legit camber bolts for the front. KMAC makes front lower control arm camber bushings and thrust arm caster bushings. They also have rear lower control arm camber/toe bushings that add additional adjustment to the stock points. They are all a bit pricey but seem legit. ECS sells them but I’d check out the KMAC website first to verify part numbers.

D'oh! I forgot about KMAC. Seems legit alright, although I wouldn't trust my life with any of that copycat sh*t on fleabay...

[hennessy_r24]

Originally Posted by DeeO

Correct me if I'm wrong, but assuming you're referring to the front end, who even makes crash bolts for our E70's? I looked up Eibach, Lemfoerder, and Specialty Products Co. and I couldn't find an application for our vehicles (maybe I missed something?). Although BMW OEM sells 2 different upper control arms for +/- 30 MIN adjustment.

For the rear, there's a recent thread about the rear camber adjustment...

In a other threads a few guys advice to used camber bolts for the front. The only legit one I found was this one on ebay uk and then follows the last 2 link the guys advice in this thread. By the looks off it any 14mm camber bolt should work by moving the lower control arm in or out.

https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Powerflex-Powe...88?_mwBanner=1

https://www.amazon.com/TC114-Triple-...dp/B00CBQ6MAS#

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CB2GOU/

[Kraftwerk AG]

Originally Posted by hennessy_r24

In a other threads a few guys advice to used camber bolts for the front. The only legit one I found was this one on ebay uk and then follows the last 2 link the guys advice in this thread. By the looks off it any 14mm camber bolt should work by moving the lower control arm in or out.

https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Powerflex-Powe...88?_mwBanner=1

https://www.amazon.com/TC114-Triple-...dp/B00CBQ6MAS#

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CB2GOU/

Interesting alternative to bushings (expensive). Looks like Powerflex is across the pond even offers a lifetime warranty. Good to know! Thanks.

[mitch808]

The front only needs a 14mm camber bolt. That's it. Doesn't need to be fancy or brand name. But I do prefer the h&r triple-c over the generic bolts since you can torque them more about 2x

[hennessy_r24]

Originally Posted by mitch808

The front only needs a 14mm camber bolt. That's it. Doesn't need to be fancy or brand name. But I do prefer the h&r triple-c over the generic bolts since you can torque them more about 2x

Were in the front do you place the bolt, I know other cars you place it in the strut but the e70 strut is different

[Entr0py]

My tires are really messed up, I wish I could afford a newer car.

[mitch808]

Originally Posted by hennessy_r24

Were in the front do you place the bolt, I know other cars you place it in the strut but the e70 strut is different

Peak over your tire at the 12'oclock position, that upright piece with a bolt through it

[mitch808]

Originally Posted by Entr0py

My tires are really messed up, I wish I could afford a newer car.

Because a new car is immune to an alignment? Or a new car is cheaper than an alignment?

You're not making sense

[hennessy_r24]

Originally Posted by mitch808

Peak over your tire at the 12'oclock position, that upright piece with a bolt through it

Thankyou, I think thats the upper control ball joint. Picture bellow, Let me know if I'm wrong.

[Entr0py]

Originally Posted by mitch808

Because a new car is immune to an alignment? Or a new car is cheaper than an alignment?

You're not making sense

I rarely do .....

I'm afraid them bolts won't work on my X5 cause it's too old, (or will they fit?)

[mitch808]

Older x5's used I think a 16mm bolt.

[mitch808]

Originally Posted by hennessy_r24

Thankyou, I think thats the upper control ball joint. Picture bellow, Let me know if I'm wrong.

You got it

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by hennessy_r24

In a other threads a few guys advice to used camber bolts for the front. The only legit one I found was this one on ebay uk and then follows the last 2 link the guys advice in this thread. By the looks off it any 14mm camber bolt should work by moving the lower control arm in or out.

https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Powerflex-Powe...88?_mwBanner=1

https://www.amazon.com/TC114-Triple-...dp/B00CBQ6MAS#

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CB2GOU/

Thanks for posting this. Will they fit an E70 X5M?

[SF07e70]

Has anyone had any luck with these?

I can't imagine the one single cam bolt working for our X5s. The upper ball joint is fixed into the spindle, so I don't imagine any adjustments there.

I'm looking to get more front camber, probably -0.5 more since rear is around -2

Looks like only new upper CAs would work:

Right
https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/...126863336.html

Left
https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/...126863335.html

[0-60Motorsports]

Bumping this up as I had my alignment checked today and I have to sort out the front driver side. Will the H&R or SPC Bolts work and help adjust that front camber on the E70 X5M? Thanks.

[quick]

Pardon my ignorance, do all lowered X5M's need these camber bolts?

[Autobacs]

Originally Posted by quick

Pardon my ignorance, do all lowered X5M's need these camber bolts?

First off, my X5M is not lowered and I do not plan on doing so. However, I will tell you that when you install lowered springs it will increase the negative camber. So, whether or not they will need camber bolts depends on how much negative camber lowering results, in excess of specifications, and how much negative camber you want. Lowering in most cases results in negative camber in excess of what is specified.

[Sara/AWE]

Hey everyone, I have an E70 35D and wondering who has had success with any of the above mentioned parts? I also found adjustable upper control arms on ebay for $499.99.

Did the 14MM camber bolts work? I'm in desperate need of front end love, among a ton of other stuff, on my E70.

[XRatedM]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

Bumping this up as I had my alignment checked today and I have to sort out the front driver side. Will the H&R or SPC Bolts work and help adjust that front camber on the E70 X5M? Thanks.

Hey, digging an old post to see if you or anyone else was able to find a solution to this? I was suggested to use adjustable upper control arms.

I'm not sure why it's just one side, is there something I can change to bring within specified range?



Thanks