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Old Jul 7, 2023 | 08:50 PM
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Question Rough suspension?

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My car seems to be running fine, but I hear every bump and feel it too......would it be shocks? Control arms? What is making the ride so rough?
All stock suspension components, sitting on about 75K miles.
Going to take it in next week but just wanted to check in with the crew first,

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Old Jul 8, 2023 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
Greets lads!

My car seems to be running fine, but I hear every bump and feel it too......would it be shocks? Control arms? What is making the ride so rough?
All stock suspension components, sitting on about 75K miles.
Going to take it in next week but just wanted to check in with the crew first,

kiitos!
My first thought is struts since I had that problem on a c63. I would feel every bump in the road and it was very harsh. Struts were replaced and the ride was much better. Could also be tires if you went with a lower sidewall or if your pressure is extremely high
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Old Jul 8, 2023 | 03:34 PM
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My first thought is struts since I had that problem on a c63. I would feel every bump in the road and it was very harsh. Struts were replaced and the ride was much better. Could also be tires if you went with a lower sidewall or if your pressure is extremely high
Thanx very much for the reply. Is that a relatively easy job? Car dives fine, just rough ride which is annoying!
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Old Jul 8, 2023 | 03:57 PM
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Luckily I was covered under the extended warranty I had because the parts are expensive. If you had halfway decent mechanic skills you can do it yourself. You will need an alignment afterwards. If only one side is blown it's best to replace both sides regardless
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MAny thanx!! I won't be doing the work myslef but do have an indy shop I've been using since 2010 so I'll see what they say.
Thanx again for the information, I'll post back when I know what is going on, cost etc.

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Turns out to be the airmatic compressor and the valve as well not releasing air as it should be. Indy says replace compressor and valve: $2500. Needs to be done so I'm going ahead with it.
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AMG models are springs up front. The ride issue is just in back then, right? Is it not leveling properly, too?
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AMG models are springs up front. The ride issue is just in back then, right? Is it not leveling properly, too?
Yessir you are correct, front are springs and rear is airmatic. I'm glad it wasn't strut related as that is an expensive repair.
It has been leveling properly. That cost includes labor. It was stored in the cars computer too somehow, gotta love technology!
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Glad to say I have my car back and the ride is much better.
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