Hi All,
Can anyone advise what direction the fat and thin 'nubs' on the strut mount should be?
I recently changed both front shocks and fitted the strut bearings back as was.
Currently trying to track down why the front driver side wheel has a clunk and feels like it its bobbing up and...
The left rear strut on My 2004 SL55 has suddenly become inoperative.
Driving the car on Thursday and got a "grey" ABC fault "visit workshop" message, drove 10 miles to get home and could feel no difference with ride/handling. Switched off engine whilst moving cars to park it and when...
So finally I've found the leak on my rear suspension :banana:
Right side bubbling like mad,left side just about.
As few on here knows already it's almost impossible to find even reconditioned part.
I've managed to find the guy who can fabricate the nipple and weld it back in place.
My...
Car been into a local specialist after front suspension dropped following only recently repairing the rear.
Quoting £650 + vat + fitting. Main dealer wants £850 + fitting.
Are there any companies on here or any contacts I can try for a supply of the strut?
Thanks in advance
Need to replace the front strut on my W221 - don't wish to pay the dealer price, anyone care to offer any suggestions or recommendation for an alternative strut.
Replacement alternatives I'm aware of:
- Air Dominance www.airdominance.co.uk
- Aerosus www.aerosus.co.uk
In terms of pricing...
We yep My front struts are leaking, Car would drop over 3 days aprox 20mm found a leak on the Aftermarket AVR strut which was replaced in 2011.
The osf is a original AMG unit and im pretty sure its leaking too.
So were is the best place to get 2x new units, Tbh im all dried money wise so cheap...
An anyone recommend a front strut brace for a C63 please?
There seems to be quite a lot of choice and wondered if there any recommended ones and equally any to avoid.
Thanks
I am in need of a new front airmatic strut.
Has anybody got any recommendations where to source one from?
I have seen remanufactured ones on eBay with a 2 year warranty for £429.
Thanks,
Tony
I have a clunk on the off side front of my 2008 S Class 320cdi
After replacing the antiroll bar drop links and all of the suspension arms, with the exception of the upper wishbone. I've narrowed it down to the strut assembly (I think?)
After pricing them at the dealer ( over £1000) I started...
I came out the other morning to discover my car sitting on top of all four wheels, hoping it was merely my compressor at fault, however my front passenger side strut seems to have failed completely. The locking circlip seems to have been lost somewhere and completely left the strut assembly...
Car is cls500.
I do have a bad knock in front drivers side. Inspected and tie rod end was shot. We did replaced inner, outer rods on both sides today. Knock is still there, we cannot fault the suspension elsewhere, bushes wise. I remember had a bad shock on w221 and it was knocking loudly but...
My W220 is missing one boot strut, and the other looks like the image below.
Is there a normal gas strut inside these springs? If so how do I fit it?
Thanks
I've noticed hardly no or very little conversation on this MB club forum about this, whereas on other similar sites it has been comprehensively covered - don't know why that should be - especially since it is an absolute essential to be aware of as this repair will save thousands of pounds...
Hi all I have a 2000 cl500 with front shock absorbers that might need a new top strut mount, does anyone know if they are available and where from cheers
Hi all I have a 2000 cl500 with front shock absorbers that might need a new top strut mount, does anyone know if they are available and where from cheers
HOW DOES BALANCING AFFECT YOUR CAR – and how it can damage your Mercedes ABC hydraulic system parts such as the ABC Pump, Accumulators, Valve Bocks and Hydraulic Suspension Struts.
The sign of unbalanced wheels is a wobbly steering wheel when you are driving above a certain speed – usually...
Hi,
I have an issue where the Boot Lid on my SL350 will not stay open, but continually falls on my head - I need to replace the Boot Lid Gas Struts where they even have their Part Number conveniently written on them (Q7 A230 750 0036).
My question concerns the fact that I have (in error)...
Looking to replace both front bushes, merc part number MA211 333 29 14' any idea of the best place to get these from. Best price wise. Bush extracter kit if there is one for these ?. Doesn't look much of a job, anything specific I should be aware of ?. Any input very much appreciated. Thanks all.