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Anyone know if the FEBEST BZSB-211F front stabilizer bar bushing kit will work on a 2004 E500 4-Matic Estate? Amazon or FEBEST sites don't clarify if there is a difference between the E320 or E500, 4-matic of not.
I understand that the factory bushings are vulcanized to the bracket and will need to be remediated before new ones (if available separately) will go in. If these fit the E500 that would $ave us from having to buy a whole new $way bar just to get the bushing$. Thanks.
I recall same topic about 3 years ago and I did buy set of bushing at the time, who did not fit at all.
There is a reason why original bushings are vulcanized to the bar and replacing them with detached rubber will lose some features.
What is wrong with yours? If they develop clearance on the outside, clamping them with a shim from old bicycle tire might do the trick
Thanks for the response. Yes my bushings are loose on the front sway bar and in cold weather "creak" when going over bumps if not lubricated with silicone spray occasionally. This looseness also causes the sway bar to slide laterally in the clamps, but so far no banging or much rubbing on the lower control arms. That lateral movement could be cured by installing a couple of split lock clamps on the bar of which are available from McMasterCarr...
I'm betting the bushings listed by FEBEST are for the E320's which I believe have a smaller diameter front sway bar? Just wanted to see if anyone replaced them on the E500 4-Matic's or just had to buy the entire sway bar a$$embly..
12-18-2018, 06:04 PM
