Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Kits
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From: Fredericksburg, Virginia
2000 E320 AWD
Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Kits
Any opinions on these types of aftermarket bushings?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Mercedes-...3D321489050367
The OEM parts are very expensive by comparison because they use some type of viscous damping to isolate road vibrations, etc. These are solid polyurethane (which use hysteresis damping like bushings of most other car manufacturers). My E320 4Mat is 17 years old so I don't mind a little more road noise and vib. I just wonder about the reliability and if the bushings would have too much radial flex thus offering no improvement over my present worn out parts. I have my LCAs off now in my garage and ready to order parts. Thanks for any advise.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Mercedes-...3D321489050367
The OEM parts are very expensive by comparison because they use some type of viscous damping to isolate road vibrations, etc. These are solid polyurethane (which use hysteresis damping like bushings of most other car manufacturers). My E320 4Mat is 17 years old so I don't mind a little more road noise and vib. I just wonder about the reliability and if the bushings would have too much radial flex thus offering no improvement over my present worn out parts. I have my LCAs off now in my garage and ready to order parts. Thanks for any advise.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Temecula, CA
Tesla model S
I've bought entire new LCA and I've replaced bushings, I believe they were Lemforder brand so I can't speak to the bushings in your post but I would imagine after 17 years any new rubber would be an improvement.
