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Old Apr 27, 2026 | 01:53 PM
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W212 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Sedan rear shock bump stops and bellows

I need help finding rear bump stops and bellows for W212 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Sedan rear shock bump stops and bellows.

I have only found these, and I am uncertain of the quality. I just purchased Bilstein B4 Shocks and struts for my w212 and I want to use quality parts for this install. I hate to mix Bilstein shocks with Chinese Bump stops. I could use some guidance please.
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new bump stops

Originally Posted by Fermin Grajales
I need help finding rear bump stops and bellows for W212 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Sedan rear shock bump stops and bellows.

I have only found these, and I am uncertain of the quality. I just purchased Bilstein B4 Shocks and struts for my w212 and I want to use quality parts for this install. I hate to mix Bilstein shocks with Chinese Bump stops. I could use some guidance please.
How old are your swaybars links ??

@S-Prihadi is very familiar with the issue you're dealing with. He has a thread about exactly this.
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I am replacing all 4 control arms, both sway bar links (stabilizer links) and all 4 tie rods as well. Do you have a link for the post?

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Strut Mount BUSHING

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I am replacing all 4 control arms, both sway bar links (stabilizer links) and all 4 tie rods as well.
Do you have a link for the post?
new struts... including top mount bushing & ball bearings ??
strut BUSHING + top ball bearings
Strut top BUSHING + ball bearings (sold as a kit)

The front suspension is guided by two BOTTOM control arms bushings + ball-joints and one single TOP bushing: a hard working rubber part carrying 25% of total weight 24x7.

underside view bearing & bushing mount
underside view bearing & bushing mount

Your front end should handle like new again!

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