Weird Suspension Issue!? Help?
08-22-2005 | 10:31 PM
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C55 ///AMG, 535xi
Weird Suspension Issue!? Help?
Hey guys I did a search...but no1 has this issue!?
Ok herers the deal... My ride got very.... "bumpy" at first and then I changed all 4 shocks. BUT the car is still very "bumpy" any suggestions...heres what I checked....
1.Tirepressure is at normal
2. Checked/Balanced Tires
3. Replaced front/rear shocks
the ride...going thru rough roads is like riding in a old old old car...the "dump! thump!" kinda sound...but any suggestions on wat I can do? or check..?
kuz im just a low budget mechanic and i dun know wtf im doin!
Ok herers the deal... My ride got very.... "bumpy" at first and then I changed all 4 shocks. BUT the car is still very "bumpy" any suggestions...heres what I checked....
1.Tirepressure is at normal
2. Checked/Balanced Tires
3. Replaced front/rear shocks
the ride...going thru rough roads is like riding in a old old old car...the "dump! thump!" kinda sound...but any suggestions on wat I can do? or check..?
kuz im just a low budget mechanic and i dun know wtf im doin!
Bumpy
08-22-2005 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Tishers
What model are you having this problem with?
Us girls are pretty sharp too!
Us girls are pretty sharp too!
2003 C320 Coupe...I was thinkin of changing the Trans Oil too...maybe its power loss from the trans..or lagging or w/e...
08-23-2005 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by b3d_sage
control arm bushings
Maybe I should change the suspension system to the H&R cup kits?
I should go ahead and change the bushings first right?
08-23-2005 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by advans
The control arm bushings are front are ($32) rear are ($60)
Maybe I should change the suspension system to the H&R cup kits?
I should go ahead and change the bushings first right?
Maybe I should change the suspension system to the H&R cup kits?
I should go ahead and change the bushings first right?
well, firstly make sure that it IS the bushings. It's easy once you get you get the car up, just a visual inspection to see if they are in tact or all split. Actually, a better way to tell- when you are stopping (and i mean moving VERY slowly) see if you can get you car to feel kind of stuttery. Not the engine but i mean like just barely jerky forwards and then back. If you are experiencing this then its probably your bushings. ALso, if your bushings go bad then your ball joint tends to go bad after a bit. I believe that they will want to just replace the entire control arms because it's easier. If that's the case then you may be looking at $1200+
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08-23-2005 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
bushings will squeak, but they don't make the ride "bumpy"
what springs are you running?? cut springs are the only thing that comes to mind that would make the car "bumpy"
what springs are you running?? cut springs are the only thing that comes to mind that would make the car "bumpy"
well i know in theory it shouldnt make the ride bumpy... HOWEVER it did mine. I think that is because the bushings are intended to keep two metal bits from hitting each other... when they arent there the metal bits are hitting each other that the vibration of that can be felt. This is my guess as to why I experienced that issue.
