suspension experts
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,775
Likes: 7
From: Los Angeles
CLK W208
suspension experts
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.
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.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,775
Likes: 7
From: Los Angeles
CLK W208
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.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,189
Likes: 81
From: Vancouver
CLK320
I think it might be the corner weight balance is off , maybe try a shop that can check each wight of each corner.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,435
Likes: 0
From: Nebraska
99CLK320,
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.
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.
Hey Ash, I forgot to share with you the latest, which I might add is original material: I was working in my garden the other day and I was bitten by a garter snake. They are a non-venemous snake. The only ramifications are that now I'm suffering from Reptile Disfunction.No copyrite. Feel free......... I crack me up!
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,775
Likes: 7
From: Los Angeles
CLK W208
Hey Ash, I forgot to share with you the latest, which I might add is original material: I was working in my garden the other day and I was bitten by a garter snake. They are a non-venemous snake. The only ramifications are that now I'm suffering from Reptile Disfunction.No copyrite. Feel free......... I crack me up!
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.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,189
Likes: 81
From: Vancouver
CLK320
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.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 596
Likes: 0
From: West Los Angeles, CA
CLK55 / E350 Coupe
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.
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.
Last edited by GiZzO; Jul 26, 2011 at 12:04 AM.
