Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement on 107?
05-13-2013, 03:09 PM
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Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement on 107?
The lower control arm bushings on my 82 380sl are shot. So I'd like to replace them.
If I compress the spring and unfasten the shocks and connecting links, will removing the bushing bolts allow me to lower the control arm enough to remove the bushings -- or does the ball joint not have enough play to allow that?
Thanks in advance for the help.
If I compress the spring and unfasten the shocks and connecting links, will removing the bushing bolts allow me to lower the control arm enough to remove the bushings -- or does the ball joint not have enough play to allow that?
Thanks in advance for the help.
05-14-2013, 04:36 PM
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If you use the correct internal MB spring compressor, the answer is yes it can safely be done this way.
http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W123FrontSuspension
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http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W123FrontSuspension
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Last edited by PelicanParts.com; 05-14-2013 at 04:39 PM.
