IMD
Active Member
Hi all,
I'm wondering what the effective lifespan is of factory fitted struts and springs? My R129 is really starting to rattle and bounce alarmingly when driving over rougher country roads.
I know that the staggered 18 inch wheels don't help and I'm having some suspension components checked on Thursday. I had a new anti roll bar and bushes replaced recently.
Could I need new struts? Mileage is 104,000.
If so, with a coil compressor tool, is it easy to replace struts? I've not done the job before and fancy saving some labour costs.
Thanks, Ian
I'm wondering what the effective lifespan is of factory fitted struts and springs? My R129 is really starting to rattle and bounce alarmingly when driving over rougher country roads.
I know that the staggered 18 inch wheels don't help and I'm having some suspension components checked on Thursday. I had a new anti roll bar and bushes replaced recently.
Could I need new struts? Mileage is 104,000.
If so, with a coil compressor tool, is it easy to replace struts? I've not done the job before and fancy saving some labour costs.
Thanks, Ian