Help replacing front suspension of 2005 C230K Sedan
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Help replacing front suspension of 2005 C230K Sedan
How's it going guys. I bought a used 2005 C230K with about 95,000 miles on it a few months back. I've been slowly and surely getting this thing in tip top shape mechanically wise while also fixing any cosmetic issues. I'm looking to overhaul my front suspension cause the ride can be a bit harsh and there are some squeeks going on. I figured replacing the struts,control arms, sway bar link, bushings would get the car where I want it. I'm not too worried about upgrading over OEM too much, just want to get it fully functional.
Here are the struts I'm considering purchasing. Would like advice on if these are the correct parts and if there are any better options at that price range.
B4 OE
https://www.buyautoparts.com/buynow/...0?crid=2912008
I've been having trouble sourcing a front suspension control arm/sway bar link kit as I know the 05 is supposed to have a sport suspension. Would love it if you guys could point me in the right direction and give me some advice on which products I should buy at a great value. Thanks in advance!
Here are the struts I'm considering purchasing. Would like advice on if these are the correct parts and if there are any better options at that price range.
B4 OE
https://www.buyautoparts.com/buynow/...0?crid=2912008
I've been having trouble sourcing a front suspension control arm/sway bar link kit as I know the 05 is supposed to have a sport suspension. Would love it if you guys could point me in the right direction and give me some advice on which products I should buy at a great value. Thanks in advance!
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Thanks tjts1, just the type of information I was looking for! Know where I can find a front suspension kit (control arms/sway bar links/etc) for this. I've only seem to be able to find kits for the non sport suspension.
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As far as I know the control arms are the same between sport and non sport. Only the struts, endlinks and sways are different. On my C320 wagon with standard suspension I installed the sport struts, springs and AMG sway bars to the standard control arms. It was a perfect fit.
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