KJI3jflarryfe93

I'm going to order LCA bushings for my C43 I just wanna ask you guys who's got knowledge about suspension parts!

CLK 208 uses solid LCA front bushings, are they the same size and will they fit lower control arm on a C43?

CLK bushings cost a little more, I know they are better and more solid than 202's crappy bushings!
So only problem is to know if they fit or not?
That concerns the 2 piece multi smaller bushings and the large rear one?

Are there any differences in stiffnes for 208 CLK 320 or CLK430 SPORT package bushings?
I was thinking to buy the Lemfoerder bushings from a US webshop!

I wanna change them when I take my car out from the hybernate!

I found a webshop who sells universal polybushings for sway bars!
Did any of you buy these?
http://www.thebenzbin.com/parts/inde...(make:Mercedes Benz,model:C43 AMG,year:1999),AND(universal:1))&Vi=11187+42949634 33+1668&y=1999&mk=Mercedes Benz&md=C43 AMG

I appreciate your help!
Thanks

Darth Speed

Post some part numbers!

KJI3jflarryfe93

I only find this number but it's not a MB parts number!http://www.buymbparts.biz/item.wws?s...er&weight=2.85

only on www.autohausaz.com they show MB parts number but they don't have bushings for the 208 CLK430 in stock!

Here is the parts number from www.autohausaz.com for C43 AMG LCA bushings 2023300075,
bushings from LEMFOERDER seems to show the MB parts number!

OCKlasse

I have heard they are way more of a pain to install, but yeah, do eet

AMGC

I did it. Good "mod" for the money when your going to be replacing them anyways

KJI3jflarryfe93

so you say they gonna fit?
I see that these webshops sells complete LC-Arms with bushings!
this is an easier and faster fix, but costs more to buy!
are mechanics getting lazy?

old bushings needs to be compressed out from the arm!
and then compressed in again!
this takes time to do!

buying the complete arm with bushings makes the job go faster and easier but will cost more!

my problem is that I bought LCA bushings from LPD Autoparts, LPD Autoparts is a sponsor on www.club202.com, their large bushings for the front LCA are made from polyurethane plastics, and now I'm not shure if these are any good or should I buy the Lemfoerder solid bushings for the 208 CLK 430 instead?
I wanna change every bushing on my front axle, my car has 92700 km on the clock about 58000 miles!

KJI3jflarryfe93

Does upper control arm bushings wear out?
Is this something to consider about changing?
Or does it not wear out?

PJmak

Are these the bushings you guys ae talking about?(link below)

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php


mercedes benz>2002>clk55>suspension>control arm bushing


there are three ofem, most expensive is $33 for each


Which ones do we need?? I need bushings too

AMGC

ill try and find the receipt with the part numbers

speedybenz

For the W202 and W208 chassis, I make rear swaybar links that is just smaller version of the camber arms I make. I don't make many of these and have a used set I will part with for $80. New sets would go for approx. $125 for a set.

Just let me know if your interested.

Also I make a Delrin replacment for the front rubber swaybar bushing that will increase the effective stiffness of the stock front swaybar and also make it react much quicker. If enough people are interested I could make up several sets. I would like to see if 5 people would be interested and then I could make them over a weekend. Cost around $75 for the set

Jeff

PJmak

So you are saying you make lower control arm bushings your self???


I have no idea what those parts are you just mentioned. More info please

KJI3jflarryfe93

Here they are the polyurethane bushings I bought!
Evo su ti polyurethane bushings:
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/186

There are only the rear front LCA bushings for sale not the front 2 piece smaller ones!
And I am only talking about the rear LCA polybushings!

I see that this linked website only offers polybushings for C36 AMG but they do fit the C43 AMG as well?
Am I correct?
C36 uses the same LCA size for bushes and arm as C43?
Is this correct?

I know there are a few guys on this forum who bought these bushings!
They have said that these bushings were great!
But when time goes by and they are getting more experianced with these bushings over time, are then these polybushings still a positive upgrade or not?
Thanks

KJI3jflarryfe93

Hey buddy this is Denis from Sweden.
Can you show me a picture of these Delrin bushings?
Do you have a website or webshop?
Link it if yes!
When you make Delrin bushings, do you have exact specification meassurement when making the new bushings?
Using same size specs as the original OEM front stabilizer bushings?
Your bushings are a direct fitting?

# There are 4 bushings for the front stabilizer?
Am I correct?

# Delrin is very stiff, right?
These bushings are much more stiffer than OEM bushings for the front
stabilizer?
Am I going to experiance any rattling or other annoying sound from Delrin
bushings?

# Any excessive wear from using Delrin bushings?
Is it going to be a strange combination from using original
soft bushings on certain parts on our cars and then upgrade with stiffer
Delrin bushings on other parts on our cars!
This will give improved stiffness on certain parts and the original
bushings will give jack**** on other parts where it isn't improved with
Delrin!
Is this combination going to give the car any strange excessive wear?

Thanks

Darth Speed

I ordered 2001 CLK430 LCA Bushings from our local MB aftermarket parts supplier. they sent me the hollow bushings. If anyone got the correct part number for the solid LCA bushings I would appreciate it! Thanks!

I went to the local dealer and they didnt have them in stock.

KJI3jflarryfe93

This is what I found for a 208 CLK430:
Full kit:
MERCEDES-BENZ 208 330 00 75
MERCEDES-BENZ 208 330 00 75 S1

Are these the numbers you have?


This is the #ps number for only the large front LCA bushing:
MERCEDES-BENZ 208 333 01 14

dlbehrns

http://www.lpdautoparts.com/polyurethane-bushings.html I have not purchased these but a friend in Japan has for his w208 and is very satisfied.

KJI3jflarryfe93

I have these blackie's!
they look great,
I haven't installed them yet!
You guys who had these poly bushings on your Benz for a long time now, are you still satisfied with them?
any negative/positive feedback to report?

AMG_C36

i am interested as well to hear some opinions on the poly bushings in the above link. if i am going to be replacing my LCA bushings, i might as well go poly instead of new rubber ones

trinitony

^ any update on bushings - what's the latest? I may need to replace mine soon.

Thanks!

trinitony

Anybody...somebody...

jayrasheed

Hey Jeff,

I for one is interested especially if you dont up the price on me since i have to have those shipped to Leb and that will set me back further. can you do something abt the rear roll bar? if anything i want te rear to stiffen up, by the way do you what rear and front roll bars i can fit on the W202 from the merc parts BIN that is larger than the AMG ones?

jayrasheed

go for the CLK A208 I.e. the convertible. they will provide better response.