R2dMax

So I have a 2000 E320. It's lowered on Eibach springs. when I went for the alignment I found out about my, rear outer control arm bushings being bad, my front ball joints, and (was already planning on replacing rear bearings. Right before I replaced my ball joints I started hearing a clunking noise in the passenger front suspension over light bumps.

Any ideas what it could be? Nothing looks any more awry than usual so I'm unsure.

Tall Giraffe

My clunking came from my sway bar bushing and links. Have a look at that. Once replaced the car was not only quieter over bumps but slightly firmer feeling.

illest

I had the same thing on my 4-matic. changing the bushings fixed it.

R2dMax

How is this as far as a driveway DIY? Did you replace the whole sway bar or just bushings?

Tall Giraffe

Its possible as I have read others achieve though I had a lift. Fronts on jack stands and rears chocked well. I used the same sway as I was only at 89K on the clock. Replace the drop links and bushings and all bolts- might as well since you are there. Bushing bolts were hard to find online. Used gear puller for the links removal and lube to slide the tight new rubber to the metal. Thoroughly cleaned the bar. You may need some tension on the bar to align or remove bolts. I pushed towards the engine from below and be patient. Extra Hands would not be too bad.

Parts about $50.

R2dMax

Thanks Tall Giraffe. I'll look into it.