SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Front suspension refresh for SL65
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1989 560 SEC, 2008 SL65 AMG
Front suspension refresh for SL65
Hi guys,
in the next year or so I have to refresh the front suspension on my 2008 SL65 that has 93k miles. Since I have time I want to double check the parts I found and see if there's anything else worth doing "while you are in there"
Control arm front left lower forward A2113304311
Control arm front left rearward A2303303907
Control arm front right lower forward A2113304411
Control arm front right rearward A2303304007
Is it worth replacing the upper control arm (A2303300138)? Should I stick with MB parts or any brand to recommend?
Anything else I'm missing?
Thanks in advance,
Leo
in the next year or so I have to refresh the front suspension on my 2008 SL65 that has 93k miles. Since I have time I want to double check the parts I found and see if there's anything else worth doing "while you are in there"
Control arm front left lower forward A2113304311
Control arm front left rearward A2303303907
Control arm front right lower forward A2113304411
Control arm front right rearward A2303304007
Is it worth replacing the upper control arm (A2303300138)? Should I stick with MB parts or any brand to recommend?
Anything else I'm missing?
Thanks in advance,
Leo
Last edited by thphon; Apr 4, 2022 at 12:05 PM.
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95 SL600
At 107,000 miles on a 2003 sl500 the parts that were worn were lower rear control arm ball joints, lower front control arm bushings and upper control arm ball joints. The upper rubber was in good shape. I used aftermarket, and it seems good, but my decision was purely based on cost. Just make sure you tighten the bushings at ride height as to not pretension them and prematurely wear them out.
