SL/R230: Rear of car hops to the left
10-09-2017, 10:33 AM
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Rear of car hops to the left
So, my 2003 SL500 rides perfectly straight, but if you hit a bump the rear of the car goes to the left, It's not a lot, but you feel the *** end wiggle.New York roads have lots of bumps, I think our national bird is either a pothole or the orange construction cone.... I am thinking theres a bad bushing/control arm back there, are there any notorius problems I should address?
10-09-2017, 01:03 PM
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Front bushings are the one's that fail quickly. Rear is not as bad it seems.
Start with the basics, like tire pressure.
Then run some string from front to rear and see if your toe in/out is close to straight.
You can also pull the wheels and take a good look at the bushings. Mine are still good at 94K miles and 15 years.
Start with the basics, like tire pressure.
Then run some string from front to rear and see if your toe in/out is close to straight.
You can also pull the wheels and take a good look at the bushings. Mine are still good at 94K miles and 15 years.
