Here's an update. I installed the rear camber arms. 2nd pic shows the inside bolt clearance with the subframe lowered about 2". The alignment is now perfect!
Heyy shox, you replaced the rear arm, how about for front?Here's an update. I installed the rear camber arms. 2nd pic shows the inside bolt clearance with the subframe lowered about 2". The alignment is now perfect!
No need in front. Camber was within spec.Heyy shox, you replaced the rear arm, how about for front?
I did mine myself, as I'm an automotive technician. But I just looked up book times in ProDemand and it's 2.7hrs for the front and 2.4hrs for the rear springs. Times that by the shop rate.What did you all get charged to install your H&Rs? I just got mine in and and a few quotes just trying to go with the right deal.
Front bolts? Can you be a bit more specific?Hey shox, what is the torque spec for the front bolts...any instructions?
I did mine myself, as I'm an automotive technician. But I just looked up book times in ProDemand and it's 2.7hrs for the front and 2.4hrs for the rear springs. Times that by the shop rate.
And make sure you get an alignment afterwards as your toe will be out both front and rear. Also expect to need rear camber arms as in previous discussions to bring rear camber within spec.
Also please post pics afterwards. Curious how the ride hide compared to my Eibachs!
Good luck!
why does it take so long?
Thanks for the reply. I also used the stock struts. I previously had a 2014 M3 also with Eibach, and I was extremely satisfied with the way the suspension felt. In the cx5 it's not great, and I guess I was expecting a similar feel. It doesn't really makes sense why it feels so hard, especially since the suspension has much more travel.I went with H&R lowering springs on my 2014 Touring. Kept the OEM struts. Been fine with the way the car rides/handles but I prefer a slightly firmer ride and I don't autocross or anything like that...just spirited driving once in a while. No knocks or thunks. I'm fine with the look and the ride I ended up with.
SA Bill
The ride height didn't change, it's the same. But the ride quality is now even front to rear. Before it was too stiff in the rear (bouncy) because the suspension had no travel. 15mm was not enough to trim. I basically cut 2 more rings off the bump stop after the initial 15mm. So yes approx. 45mm total.@shox75 so trim 45mm instead? Does it make the appearance dropped more or is it simply for ride quality?