Author Topic: W11x 1968 coupe Rear End Camber after rebuild  (Read 1823 times)

stewarttt

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W11x 1968 coupe Rear End Camber after rebuild
« on: November 13, 2020, 19:21:47 »
   I have just installed the rear end back in a 1968 w111 coupe that I am restoring. ( see pics below ).
  The camber is way off and I assume that is because there is no weight in the car at the moment.
  Since the left side axle and differential housing are at a slight downward angle and not level, the tubular carrier rubber mount is being twisted at a slight angle and I was concerned about the this rubber carrier mount being damaged. Am I worried about nothing, and will the axle and camber level out once I put the engine and trans back in the vehicle?
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Re: W11x 1968 coupe Rear End Camber after rebuild
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2020, 07:25:01 »
Some weight and a bit of driving should help. Thinner rubber pads under the cross spring may help also. You might also adjust the spring bases to a lower setting. I would wait until it is loaded and driven-in before trying to adjust anything. Nice work, the car looks great!
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Re: W11x 1968 coupe Rear End Camber after rebuild
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2020, 14:23:07 »
  Thank you, Just about all of my knowledge about restoring one of these cars has come from this website which I have been reading and using for the past seven years. Again, very much appreciated.