C43 Rear bad creaking noise when going over bumps???
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Dennis,
Poly bushing comes as an aftermarket product, not coming as a genuine part,
https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...mselves-2.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/597C-Mercede...-/180864711411
http://store.lpdautoparts.com/9401--...029401202.html
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Poly bushing comes as an aftermarket product, not coming as a genuine part,
https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...mselves-2.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/597C-Mercede...-/180864711411
http://store.lpdautoparts.com/9401--...029401202.html
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good find brother, these are the correct bushings
this kit does it come as a 2 bushing kit for one side?
the smaller poly bushing on the right side seen in Ebay auction, this smaller poly bushing does it replace factory outer side 2 piece bushing?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/597C-Mercede...-/180864711411
this kit does it come as a 2 bushing kit for one side?
the smaller poly bushing on the right side seen in Ebay auction, this smaller poly bushing does it replace factory outer side 2 piece bushing?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/597C-Mercede...-/180864711411
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@kowalski are you happy with your springs and shocks? I'm contemplating following your footsteps. What pads are you using? Vogtlands on ebay are running $200 and the Koni's are running about $525.
I want the Kmacs, but my wallet is in pain. I'm also going to need rims eventually...
I want the Kmacs, but my wallet is in pain. I'm also going to need rims eventually...
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@kowalski are you happy with your springs and shocks? I'm contemplating following your footsteps. What pads are you using? Vogtlands on ebay are running $200 and the Koni's are running about $525.
I want the Kmacs, but my wallet is in pain. I'm also going to need rims eventually...
I want the Kmacs, but my wallet is in pain. I'm also going to need rims eventually...
i am very happy
pads front #1 and rear #4, I have no rub so far
car is a lot better now than when it was new, handling feels planted and has great stability
highly recommended
k-mac's will give you squeeks that's what other people say, do you really want squeeks?
i don't think you want that.
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My rear stopped creaking... (Sounds were coming from, both sides and is only very slight now) Wonder if it was wet or maybe some of the salt from the road also. Very interested to look under there and see what's going on. Interesting about the Kmacs squeaking, so no camber on your cars at all? Are you using Mb arts on the rear?
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yes, i use camber arms from MB Arts
tirewear is now peffect across the tread!
also new complete kit front/rear suspension arms.
i now have a new car feel!
if you can afford?
replace all bad parts.
you can't swap half of the suspension and then expect a wow factor, you need to go all the way to obtain full synergy between suspension parts.
when i only had my camber arms installed before doing the complete suspension overhaul, car drove like hogshieeeet above a certain speed, i didn't like it!
with all new parts fitted she now rides like a dream.
1½ month left for 2014 spring premiere for my car to see the nasty roads in my country
tirewear is now peffect across the tread!
also new complete kit front/rear suspension arms.
i now have a new car feel!
if you can afford?
replace all bad parts.
you can't swap half of the suspension and then expect a wow factor, you need to go all the way to obtain full synergy between suspension parts.
when i only had my camber arms installed before doing the complete suspension overhaul, car drove like hogshieeeet above a certain speed, i didn't like it!
with all new parts fitted she now rides like a dream.
1½ month left for 2014 spring premiere for my car to see the nasty roads in my country
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Like any suspension connection only if a nut or bolt is loose.
The unique K-MAC patented design adjustable kits to suit Mercedes models now feature a locking device where it is impossible for a nut to become loose.
K-MAC have been designing, manufacturing bushes now for 50 years with this particular rear adjustable bush design dating back 19 and therefore well and truly proven.
Squeaks come through metal to metal contact. This is prevented with K-MAC bushes being elastomer to absorb impact loads and the only design to incorporate hardened steel and nickel chromed centre bushes for longevity.
With K-MAC you fix it right the first time!
The major advantages over spherical bearing/multi link arms:
1. K-MAC kits precisely adjust the lower arms inward to reduce costly, premature inner edge tire wear and improve traction.
While multi link arms move top of tire outwards decreasing tire to outer fender clearance.
2. Spherical bearings are rigid. Only having a paper thin PTFE or teflon lining. Nothing to absorb or cushion impact loads. Anyone in the race industry pointing out they soon pound out allowing metal to metal contact. Especially when used in day to day commuter use.
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then everybody who has fitted k-mac's to their car must have installed them incorrectly if they get squeeks?
i only refer to what other had said.
i was going to buy kmac's before doing my suspension overhaul, but all negative feedback on this forum put me off!
noone wants to waste money on parts if they don't give satisfaction
i only refer to what other had said.
i was going to buy kmac's before doing my suspension overhaul, but all negative feedback on this forum put me off!
noone wants to waste money on parts if they don't give satisfaction
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I had K-mac's in my previous W124 500E & W210 E60, they were brilliant without any issues or squeaking,,
but when i installed them in my C55, they started to squeaking after a month, also afraid if bodyshop installed them wrongly..!!
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but when i installed them in my C55, they started to squeaking after a month, also afraid if bodyshop installed them wrongly..!!
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I will buy and install them (both front and back) if I can have a money back guarantee they will not squeak. Just search these forums for c43 kmac (k-mac or k mac) squeak, you may also search for other models like c55 and other w202 c classes.
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Yeah, I think kmac is a superior product however the w202 set isn't the greatest, as evident by the numerous posts by different members on this board (I didn't just take kowalski's word for it, I searched google). I've watched the kmac video more than once and he specifically says that when they find a better way to do it, they have control over the factory and stop production for a retool. I am more than happy to drop the $700+ if kmac will investigate and fix the squeak that some have complained about. I doubt kmac has a million of these things on the shelf anyway, one fellow purchased his set from a retailer and had to wait weeks while I assume his kit was manufactured in Australia. I also suspect that more than a few members on this board would also buy the kmac sets for their c43/c55/w202's if this issue is addressed with a design upgrade. Nobody is asking kmac to admit there is a design or manufacturing flaw, I think we are just looking for an improved product over what already exists.
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Yeah, I think kmac is a superior product however the w202 set isn't the greatest, as evident by the numerous posts by different members on this board (I didn't just take kowalski's word for it, I searched google). I've watched the kmac video more than once and he specifically says that when they find a better way to do it, they have control over the factory and stop production for a retool. I am more than happy to drop the $700+ if kmac will investigate and fix the squeak that some have complained about. I doubt kmac has a million of these things on the shelf anyway, one fellow purchased his set from a retailer and had to wait weeks while I assume his kit was manufactured in Australia. I also suspect that more than a few members on this board would also buy the kmac sets for their c43/c55/w202's if this issue is addressed with a design upgrade. Nobody is asking kmac to admit there is a design or manufacturing flaw, I think we are just looking for an improved product over what already exists.
Yes with in-house manufacturing (which in industry today is becoming a rare event) not outsourcing we have total control over manufacture and rapid, ongoing upgrades is the norm.
The torqueing and secure locking of the nuts to prevent squeaks was resolved now close on one year ago.
K-MAC being the original designers/manufacturers of bolt on (no mods required) front and rear Camber, Caster, Toe adjuster kits to suit all Mercedes Models (so owners can return vehicle to factory specs) of course controversy is par for the course - not sitting on the fence, but going where others have not been.
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I have the full kit for both front and rear, but I didn't install them when I did the KW upgrade nearly 2 years ago. I may get round doing it if I have to change worn bushes, but for the moment all is fine.
I have other projects going on at the moment...
I have other projects going on at the moment...
