I have pondered this phenomenon, but have no direct answer. My
suspicion is that maybe somehow the spring link (LCA) stretches under
high mileage. Perhaps the link mountings distort, but nothing is
obvious.
With this phenomenon, I have not suspected springs as the springs and
rubber seats appear ok, and the height seems ok. I have NOT measured
the height.
Perhaps a really good frame straightening shop can help. They should
have all the measurements etc.
A friend has a 00 volvo that has been crabbing really bad, and
pulling to the left. many alignment and "vovlo only" shops could not
fix it or find a problem. I suggested he find a frame straightening
shop. He took it in and they immediately found the problem and fixed
it. He is very happy now.
I CAN tell you that you are not alone.
OK 124 (and 201) experts, here's my puzzle. After replacing the four links
and also the bushings at each end of the spring link, I STILL have negative
camber on my 124 wagon. It is better, but it's still there. :(
So, I've thought of a couple of causes and options.
1) Eccentric bolt and elongated holes at the inner end of either the spring
link or the camber link, and adjust the camber directly. There is a note in
the Tech. Modification notes of the service manual that the very early 124
cars had such an adjustment, but it was eliminated.
2) Rear springs are worn out; Replace em!
3) Rear spring pads are worn out; Replace em!
How can I measure the ride height to determine if the negative camber is due
to decreased ride height?
-Max (feeling a little negative)
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