Front suspension
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Front suspension
Hi all. I recently purchased a 1996 C220 auto with reasonably low mileage (130 000 kms). The car has been serviced as per the service intervals and maintained in a good condition.
Driving on anything less than a perfect road surface I get a 'crashing' through of the suspension. By this I mean noises coming through into the cabin from the suspension, mainly from the front. Can anyone suggest which components are normally the culprit and I should look to replace to bring back that tight new car feel.
So far I have fitted 4 new tyres, Caster/Camber bolt kit and replaced the following suspension/steering components:
Shocks - front and rear
Drag link - complete unit with tie rod ends
Steering damper
According to previous service records the Idler arm was replaced at 110 000 kms.
Driving on anything less than a perfect road surface I get a 'crashing' through of the suspension. By this I mean noises coming through into the cabin from the suspension, mainly from the front. Can anyone suggest which components are normally the culprit and I should look to replace to bring back that tight new car feel.
So far I have fitted 4 new tyres, Caster/Camber bolt kit and replaced the following suspension/steering components:
Shocks - front and rear
Drag link - complete unit with tie rod ends
Steering damper
According to previous service records the Idler arm was replaced at 110 000 kms.
Last edited by kimbo 1; May 3, 2014 at 04:29 AM.
