C43 Rear bad creaking noise when going over bumps???
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C43 Rear bad creaking noise when going over bumps???
Hi when I drive my c43 and go over bumps or harsh roads I hear a annoying creaking noise in there rear of my car. Im thinking it might be some sort of bushings and also when I drive up my drive way I hear the creaking noise. So it might be the sway bar bushings? Or my shocks going out. Im thinking of going to the dealership and buying new sway bar bushings,subframe bushings & if there are control arm bushings. You guys think its worth changing all these bushings? The car has almost 150k
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Hi when I drive my c43 and go over bumps or harsh roads I hear a annoying creaking noise in there rear of my car. Im thinking it might be some sort of bushings and also when I drive up my drive way I hear the creaking noise. So it might be the sway bar bushings? Or my shocks going out. Im thinking of going to the dealership and buying new sway bar bushings,subframe bushings & if there are control arm bushings. You guys think its worth changing all these bushings? The car has almost 150k
go for aftermarket bushings, LEMFOERDER aka LEMFÖRDER german OEM quality supplier for MB these aftermarket bushings also come with MB partsnumbers stamped on all bushings
I got my self new parts from this brand waiting to be installed.
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Always go for Lemförder this is the best brand.
I bought my stuff in europe.
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Does it sound like this:
Are you sure it isn't the rear seats? Check out this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...later-lol.html
Are you sure it isn't the rear seats? Check out this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...later-lol.html
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Does it sound like it's coming from outside, under the car? Or from the trunk? After putting on my Konis one of the bushings inside the trunk on the shock mount is squeaking pretty badly.
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Try removing the rubber washers (bushes?) which fit in between the chassis and the shock mount. Clean everything and put a very thin film of silicone grease all around the rubber washer. It will keep it soft and flexible over time and reduce rubbing on the chassis mount. Torque down gently as per installation recommendations: not too loose and not too TIGHT 
That should improve things greatly
That should improve things greatly
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Did you ever solve this? I heard a creakkkkkk as I was getting out of my car yesterday and a firm shove (both sides) on the rear confirmed that it's coming from the rear...
I think I'm going to buy some bushing grease<$10 to start with. The good is that the weather is warming up so I can probably do it myself if it turns out to be more.
+1 on pelicanparts, at these prices, I might just start replacing everything.
I think I'm going to buy some bushing grease<$10 to start with. The good is that the weather is warming up so I can probably do it myself if it turns out to be more.
+1 on pelicanparts, at these prices, I might just start replacing everything.
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an easy way to check if your back seats are squeaking is to fold down the rear seat backs and take a drive. if it squeaking stops, it's time to lube those rear seat latching receptacles!
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So nice of you to still come to our aid when you've already upgraded to a C63!
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haha, it's only bc I miss the old 43, and hanging out in this sub forum. plus, I had that car for over a decade, so if I have some info to share, I like to do so.
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i was going through some posts and saw some peoples saying they were putting in poly or aftermarket bushings. you think sticking with Lemförder is the best bet? i wanted to change out everything i can in the suspension to have a tight new car feel. you know shes already tight (haha), and there were hardly any service records so im guessing last owner did most of his own work or maybe he didnt do anything at all.... probably the latter considering the passenger mirror nearly fell off after a car wash, he gerry-rigged it with a coat hanger. LOL i fixed it with some poly ties, so i think its better.
i guess i have to get under there and take a good look, but i guess the sway and subframe bushings (any other bushings?) so yeah just replace all the arms, springs, shocks, pads, uh... any other suggestions?
i was going through some posts and saw some peoples saying they were putting in poly or aftermarket bushings. you think sticking with Lemförder is the best bet? i wanted to change out everything i can in the suspension to have a tight new car feel. you know shes already tight (haha), and there were hardly any service records so im guessing last owner did most of his own work or maybe he didnt do anything at all.... probably the latter considering the passenger mirror nearly fell off after a car wash, he gerry-rigged it with a coat hanger. LOL i fixed it with some poly ties, so i think its better.
i guess i have to get under there and take a good look, but i guess the sway and subframe bushings (any other bushings?) so yeah just replace all the arms, springs, shocks, pads, uh... any other suggestions?
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@kowalski
i was going through some posts and saw some peoples saying they were putting in poly or aftermarket bushings. you think sticking with Lemförder is the best bet? i wanted to change out everything i can in the suspension to have a tight new car feel. you know shes already tight (haha), and there were hardly any service records so im guessing last owner did most of his own work or maybe he didnt do anything at all.... probably the latter considering the passenger mirror nearly fell off after a car wash, he gerry-rigged it with a coat hanger. LOL i fixed it with some poly ties, so i think its better.
i guess i have to get under there and take a good look, but i guess the sway and subframe bushings (any other bushings?) so yeah just replace all the arms, springs, shocks, pads, uh... any other suggestions?
i was going through some posts and saw some peoples saying they were putting in poly or aftermarket bushings. you think sticking with Lemförder is the best bet? i wanted to change out everything i can in the suspension to have a tight new car feel. you know shes already tight (haha), and there were hardly any service records so im guessing last owner did most of his own work or maybe he didnt do anything at all.... probably the latter considering the passenger mirror nearly fell off after a car wash, he gerry-rigged it with a coat hanger. LOL i fixed it with some poly ties, so i think its better.
i guess i have to get under there and take a good look, but i guess the sway and subframe bushings (any other bushings?) so yeah just replace all the arms, springs, shocks, pads, uh... any other suggestions?
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You can replace the large bushing with a poly bushing, rest will be factory stuff
large bushing has a weak construction
replace with poly or get the clk convertble bushing which is solid rubber
check my pics and decide what you need to replace
the other rod kit is for rear suspension
if you go factory stuff Lemförder is your friend
never buy DEUTSCHE PARTS they are JUNK!
picture is showing what parts are for front suspension
large bushing has a weak construction
replace with poly or get the clk convertble bushing which is solid rubber
check my pics and decide what you need to replace
the other rod kit is for rear suspension
if you go factory stuff Lemförder is your friend
never buy DEUTSCHE PARTS they are JUNK!
picture is showing what parts are for front suspension
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Hey Dennis, good info. about CLK conv. solid rubbers, i don't know about them, are they better than ours..?,
and are they for front control arms...??
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and are they for front control arms...??
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i also have the 2x poly bushings at home for replacement, once you put these on you never have to replace them anymore
yes, clk w208 convertible has solid rubbers, see the picture for broken bushings these are from w202.
picture came from Saabotör's c43 when he did the bushing replacement
if you buy w208 bushings you need to buy complete kit including smaller 2 part bushings from stealership
w202 c43 bushings are hollow as seen in the picture, clk w208 convertible has solid bushings for added stability and performance
shukram brother
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i don't have the partsnumber for clk convertible bushings, need to find a car chassienumber and check by VIN to get the correct partsnumbers
