E300 Front Suspension/Steering work
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E300 Front Suspension/Steering work
I have the car in the shop this week to address some work. i have had the 55 mph shimmy, plus I hear a clunking noise when going over bumps at low speed. I'd address this stuff via DIY, but I'm too busy with work and need my car available. Here's what's going down:
-LCA bushings are shot. The mechanic said he would rather replace the bushings instead of the entire arm. I'm having them install polyuretahne bushings from here: http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...hings+ADUS+598
-Sway bar end links are shot. Being replaced with OEM.
-Right side tie rod is shot. Being replaced with a non-oem that my mechanic trusts.
-Ball joints, upper control arms, wheel bearings, and spring perches looks just fine.
-They found an oil leak by my turbo. We'll see what happens there.
-LCA bushings are shot. The mechanic said he would rather replace the bushings instead of the entire arm. I'm having them install polyuretahne bushings from here: http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...hings+ADUS+598
-Sway bar end links are shot. Being replaced with OEM.
-Right side tie rod is shot. Being replaced with a non-oem that my mechanic trusts.
-Ball joints, upper control arms, wheel bearings, and spring perches looks just fine.
-They found an oil leak by my turbo. We'll see what happens there.
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UPDATE:
Got the car back from the mechanic. They did a great job, but I still need to get my alignment done.
Parts replaced were:
-Sway Bar End Links
-LCA bushings with new polyurethane bushings (I highly recommended this)
-Right outer tie rod end
-left lower ball joint
-clamps on air charge cooler hoses tightened
Total for everything: $940. I should state that $40 came from overnight shipping I paid for the polyurethane bushings. What do you guys think of the total cost paid?
Got the car back from the mechanic. They did a great job, but I still need to get my alignment done.
Parts replaced were:
-Sway Bar End Links
-LCA bushings with new polyurethane bushings (I highly recommended this)
-Right outer tie rod end
-left lower ball joint
-clamps on air charge cooler hoses tightened
Total for everything: $940. I should state that $40 came from overnight shipping I paid for the polyurethane bushings. What do you guys think of the total cost paid?
