06cls55amg

getting tired of replacing items one by one, so i am going to replace most of the suspension components over the winter.

so far in my possession, both lower and upper ball joints, tie rods inner and outer, sway bar ball joints, and replace rear camber arms with upd kit. cabin filter, kit for oil change.

i have the car lowered , i attached a pic of height.

so what else should i look into changing while i have the car apart?

I guess my biggest question in though once i replace all these alignment components, whats the best way to get this car dialed in so i can drive it 15 miles to MB dealer for an alignment and will they give me crap on doing a alignment with upd camber arms kit?

thanks in advance

06cls55amg

bueler?

Rocman8

The thrust arm bushings are a very common issue. Install the newer solid bushings. You may also need lower control arm bushings.

06cls55amg

whats teh best way to figure out if they are in need? car has 65k but PO must of lived on dirt rd or something as my side skirts look like they have been sand blasted as well as the clear bra right before the wheels have massive wear on them. that and seems like im changing a ball joint here and there, drives fine for a bit then something else goes suspension related.

anyone have any input on how to get the alignment close enough to be able to drive to dealer for alignment?

Exotic-metal55

I measured from the frame to the outer brake caliper edge before taking things part, to get the toe set close. After removing the OEM camber arm, I then laid the UPD camber over the stock and adjusted it to align with the stock holes. The alignment guy was able to easily set up my custom alignment needs from there.

You may want to change trans mount and engine mounts, since it sounds like you drive rough roads and have a few miles now.

06cls55amg

i dont but the po must have. CT roads arent the best though either. is there a way to test the mounts before i spend more money ? thanks for the alignment info

Max.H

What about sway bar bushings, while you swap the sway bar end links?

Don't forget the thrust arms left and right, those bushings go bad.

I'm doing the same on my car. They sell an entire 12 piece kit for the front minus the sway bar bushings and end links. GL!

06cls55amg

read that way bar bushing are not replaceable and you need to purchase entire sway bar. other wise i did buy replacement end links