I just recently picked up an 02 lw200 and am having rear suspension issues. Specifically with negative rear camber, I've replaced the struts and noticed that the bushings for control arms and such are worn out. Just curious as to if this could be the cause of my issues.

 

Possibly, these cars go negative with low ride height. Are the springs okay, you said you changed the struts. I have not seen loaded struts for the rear on these cars. How rusty is your car? The whole rear cradle can be replaced but the trailing arms bolt to the body tub. The leading end of the trailing arms is the toe adjustment. There are aftermarket lower control arms that are adjustable if the car is lowered. Beware that the professional alignment shops think that smart shims are the only adjustment for the rear, that is not correct information. The upper bushing at the knuckle is called a “Rose bushing” it moves on two different axis. These are available, if you cannot find them here they are still available from Europe.

I lowered the rear on my L200/5 and installed the adjustable arms, I actually raised the front with L300 springs before getting it aligned.

 

As far as springs they seemed fine when I replaced the struts. Didn't seem to have an issue with being too soft. The cars completely done stock and as far as I've seen so far is rust free as well. I'm hoping that replacing the bushings will help correct the issue I'm having