Pushing_Tin

Had my wheels off today to clean the calipers and the inside of the wheels. I had the right rear off and noticed this. I assume the tire rubbed on it at some point. Thoughts?

GT-ER

Not a huge problem, but it'll eventually cause premature wear of the shock due to dirt falling in there. Clean it up and put a piece of duct tape to cover it.

outrun

Yup, cover that with some tape, stat.

Pushing_Tin

Thanks guys, is this a common thing on cars with airmatic? Can I source the cover separately or just duct tape it?

GT-ER

I don't think you can get a cover separately...but I've never seen that before unless you have aftermarket wheels that rub.

Pushing_Tin

I have the stock AMG wheels. I bought the car used so there's no telling what kind of douchebaggery the previous owner pulled.

AMG_RL

That'll buff out.

Check and see if your fenders are rolled, maybe the previous owner was running bigger wheels/tires. Btw the backs are rolled from factory.

Pushing_Tin

Checked with the dealer today and they do not sell them separately. He did quote me the entire shock for $460 which didn't seem all that bad. This was www.mbzmedford.com a site sponsor, really helpful and friendly.

WPOZZZ

That's a pretty good price as my dealer wanted $750 each. I had a friend order mine and they were about $375 each.

GT-ER

Wait for them to go bad before replacing...no need to do it now and it won't leave you stranded when it does ( it'll just ride like crap ).

Yuille36

Just take a dremel tool, to shave off the debris, and use a a piece of plastic or duct tape to cover. Understand that duct tape isn't a premanent fix. It will eventually come off.

Pushing_Tin

How/where did your friend find one for that price?

kelwilliams08

look at arnott air suspension site. They have rebuilt struts and offer $100 core. We have been using these at my shop for people who dont want new parts

Pushing_Tin

I do not see rear shocks offered on their site right now, only the front. Their price is $399 plus a $100 core which you get back. If I were to buy one I'd just go with the brand new one from the dealer for only $60 more.

220S

They don't make rears. And yeah, for $60 more you might as well get a new one. The Arnotts are good but they are rebuilt so the mounts, etc., are all used parts.

I know that they have had issues with Range Rover Arnott replacements, but only a few MB owners here have had any issues with Arnott and needed to return them. But hey, for $60 just get the OEMs, imho.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlw6O...el_video_title

Pushing_Tin

Safe to say those guys are not big fans of Arnott!

Roverron

It doesn't look like a rub more like the a tire blow out or something.

Pushing_Tin

Could be, my car did not come with a spare tire and the jack had been used, so they may have happened at some point.

BlownV8

That's what I was thinking too. If it was wear, it would be uniform and smooth.