VIPclk320

hey everyone, I've been having this swerving issue that in the freeway the car feels like it pulls side to side, its not super bad but ad enough to notice, also it feels like it moves a bit heavy like as if the brakes were on half way. This is the list of what i have done so far:

Complete new oem drag link and outter tierods
OEM Stearing damper
poly lower control arm bushings
lower ball joints
new tires
alignment
new rotors and pads

after changing the bushings and the drag link my stearing improved significantly but the heavy driving feel and the floating/swerving is still there.

could this be wheel related issue because when i purchased my new wheels the holes had to be drilled a little but they put sleeves in them and i purchased the proper conical lug bolts as well as hub rings.

also if someone can let me know how often i should change my springs and spring pads as i have had my H&R springs on my car for 7 years but the shocks are new.

dlbehrns

Hey Ash, you are the man when it comes to the w208. Sounds like you've done your homework. Do you have a different set of wheels & tires or an oem set to run for a test?

VIPclk320

whatsup Dave, I havent tried that yet because i had the tires checked and the wheels checked and rebalanced and everything checks out perfect and i really dont think the swerving issue would be because of the wheels, but again you never know.

Williams707

Car Issues....You still going to be able to pick me up on Friday?

tery

I think it might be the corner weight balance is off , maybe try a shop that can check each wight of each corner.

dlbehrns

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VIPclk320

Tery can you elaborate on that, i'm not sure what you are referring to but it sounds like something that would cause my issue.

LOL i havent gotten any funny k=jockes or sonds from you lately but this was good.




William707, Yes sir brother, i will pick you up at LAX on friday, I'll check the flight number friday morning for any early arrivals or delays.

tery

It might be one of your spring is sinking or when installation of new shocks the spring did not seat in the right place, causing one corner higher off the ground just by a bit . Thats my guess if we assume that everything is all check out fine. I think this might be the issue.

dlbehrns

tery, still racing your Benz?

tery

Not this year, car is sitting on jacks now , trying to find what I can take off make it more light wight .

VIPclk320

Thanks tery i will check that, can you also tell me what is the typical life span of H&R springs, Ive had mine on since 2003.

GiZzO

Quality aftermarket springs should out live the car.
Defects, rust, structural damage, would be the factor if your springs are sagging..never heard of springs simply wearing out.
If the case you'll see the car sagging to one side.