inittab

Since I have own my facelift W204, I have noticed that the suspension and ride gets rough in the winter, especially below 20 degrees. You can hear some knocking if you drive on rough roads as the suspension goes up and down quickly.

When it warms up, don’t have that issue. Is this typical? Mercedes says my shocks aren’t leaking and seemed ok when they test drove.

BTFanC300

Had this issue, i would hear a slight click when going over potholes or speed bumps in -20 degree weather (Celsius). Dealer told me it's normal because there's gas in the suspension.

inittab

Anyone else?

xsever

If you hear creaks during winter when going over speed bumps at lower speeds, it's the sway bar bushings. Replace them and/or the sway bar and the sounds will disappear.

DrivingForce

Is it true that the bushings are not replaceable and that you need to replace the whole sway bar?! Never heard of this on a car until now

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm

inittab

The sound is more of a knocking sound. As if there were no dampening. No squeaks or creaks. It all goes away when the temp warms up.

I’ve bottomed our on large potholes quite a few times on the fronts.