Need to replace all suspension bushings in the car - where to get them?
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Need to replace all suspension bushings in the car - where to get them?
For me this car is all about quiet comfort. I'm not trying to make it a sports car, I already have one of them. I want it smooth and quiet, so I am wanting to replace every bushing in the suspension with rubber type, not poly. Are any of you guys aware of a complete kit that has every bushing needed to do a complete overhaul?
Does anyone know of a complete list of them all? This is my first Benz, so I am not yet intimately familiar with the front and rear suspension design.
Does anyone know of a complete list of them all? This is my first Benz, so I am not yet intimately familiar with the front and rear suspension design.
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The problem is with my C230 with 212K miles. I can feel every pebble in the road, and it's very loud too. I feels and sounds like a go kart with no suspension. Lots of road noise transmitted throughout the entire car and bad, severe ride. Ideas, anyone?
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I guess you can start with springs and shocks, and I actually changed tires to get a quieter ride, but that's not cheap. Also, ball joints are sometimes a problem. Squeaks over bumps, and braking. Inexpensive fix. Other bushings can be found on Ebay in kits or individual, but the sway bar bushings I had to search the general web to get them.
Get the car up on a hoist and do a full inspection with a pro. That should zero in on the potential parts required.
Get the car up on a hoist and do a full inspection with a pro. That should zero in on the potential parts required.
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From a DIY perspective, life will be easier replacing the entire control arm assemblies. If it were my vehicle, I'd do front uppers and lower arms, lower ball joints, shocks absorbers, and sway bar bushings. In the rear I'd do the full five link and shocks.
--Kyle
--Kyle
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Also, I have a shot rear wheel bearing. Can't seem to find a how to video or tutorial on line. Can anyone point me to one?
Thanks!