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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:19 PM
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Freshen Up Ride Quality - 70k Mile GL63 AMG

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My GL63 reached 70k miles a little while back, I use it every day for my commute to work and just about everything else to be honest, its such a great vehicle to use.

Dealer recently changed the rear shocks under warranty and I cant help think its showing up the 70k miles on the front, it just doesnt feel as tight as it did when I got it almost 2 years ago so what components would benefit from change out?

Dealer says everything is fine, shocks arent leaking and bushes arent worn but Im thinking roll bar bushes and control arms must be tired at 70k, what do you guys think?

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Carl
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Originally Posted by carlosamg50
Hi All

My GL63 reached 70k miles a little while back, I use it every day for my commute to work and just about everything else to be honest, its such a great vehicle to use.

Dealer recently changed the rear shocks under warranty and I cant help think its showing up the 70k miles on the front, it just doesnt feel as tight as it did when I got it almost 2 years ago so what components would benefit from change out?

Dealer says everything is fine, shocks arent leaking and bushes arent worn but Im thinking roll bar bushes and control arms must be tired at 70k, what do you guys think?

Thanks

Carl
Take a long ride in a GL350 or 450. Then get back in your 63 and I guarantee you that everything will feel "tight" again.
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