suspension

Hi all, One for the technically minded out there. Issue driving me slightly nuts on my 1998 SL600. Im slowly rebuilding what I can on the car (documented on another thread) and have recently had the rear lower arms off for new outer ball joints and to check ADS2 struts, rear ARB, ARB...

Evening all My 62 plate S212 has been sat unused since Thursday. Today I noticed it was sitting very low on the rear suspension. The off side tyre was in the arch and on the near side there was an inch gap. When I started it the self levelling pump kicked in and it rose to its normal...

Anyone care to suggest a good online source for bushes, joints etc. for the W126 front suspension? looking around on fleabay all I find is stuff mis-labelled as W126 which is in fact for some other model.

Wow, its been, like, ages since I was last here, sorry chaps, I seem to have purchased a ridiculously reliable Mercedes. So, had our 57 Plate W211 200Komp Saloon for a while now, and on its last service, at Deutche Mark, in Doncaster, was informed of a spring on back end being on its way out...

Morning all, trust life is treating you kindly. Since owning my SL (2months) have been fiddling with latest changes (pics to follow) New fuses to replace old slightly tarnished one's Installation of Ctek battery maintenance check unit in boot which shows battery charge status and allows...

Hi, i need rear left airmatic suspension bag for mercedes cls 2006 w219 , i found on google airdominance company which one make refurb for suspension airbags but no one from this company answer in phone calls or email, is any know about this company? I check on ebay suspension airbags but not...

Hi everyone, right i have a Creeky suspension when going over uneven ground at low speeds its difficult to describe the noise. I also seem to get a harsh vibration from back wheels when i go over 80mph (which nobody ever does because we all obey the law) it is worse when braking at speed, im...

Hello. I raised the car on a scissor lift (all wheels hanging free) but forgot to press the Lock button on the hydraulic ADS before doing so. Just wondering if I am going to cause problems with the ride height sensors etc by forgetting to Lock the suspension in place first? Any procedure I need...

Hello all,my 07 350sl broke rear Spring making an incredible bang!! Any idea on price for spring,possibly shocker and labour,also should the other side be done,many thanks,Tommy.

I bought my car a few weeks ago e280 cdi 2007 sport 124k, i did not notice any knocks at the time so its a bit of sods law this has happened now. Just after buying the car 3 weeks ago i noticed a very slight knock when going over small bumps, it was similar to an anti roll bar link noise. It...

Have had the new Airpump installed am now using the car daily, started hearing a hissing noise now and again after going over rough roads, it seems to settle down as I reach smoother roads, tends to happen more after the vehicle has been stopped and then driven away, sounds like its coming from...

My Clk320 (yr2000) at 100,000 miles is feeling a bit loose at the front end and ride and handling not what they used to be so want to do a refresh - what needs replacing? Shocks - (any OK budget alternatives to Bilstein?) Lower control arm - bushes and ball joint Track rod ends. Steering damper...

Hello, As I understand it the Avantgarde has more sporty suspension than the elegance - is this the case. When I'm looking for parts (shocks and springs) I am being offered "sports" and non sports options. Should the Avantgarge be fitted with "sports" options, or are these for the much more...

Hey all, do all w220s come with air suspension? Thinking of buying one for my parents but the lack of reliability puts me off. W140 would be nice but too old now. Cheers B.

Hi All Just had MOT done on c220 estate(W203) and failed on a few things. Most are sorted just the suspension arms to fit on monday. I have had a sticking handbrake the last 5 or so years. if i pull it up with my feet, the light stays off. This year it stayed on and the rear brakes seem to...

So promised myself I'd wait until it was summer before taking the power up a notch (given that this is my first RWD car). That time is soon approaching and I'll looking to get booked in straight after our holiday in July. Only performance mod so far is Weistec decat downpipes and a Capristo...

Hi All, I own a 2013 Mercedes C220, Sport Plus package. The car Currently sits on 18's 7.5J Front and 8.5J on the Rear. With the Stiffened Sports Suspension. (Will be for Sale Soon - Mint/unmarked with Michelin PS3 New Tyres) Any day soon, I should be taking hold of the...

Good evening all, I have a new 319 LWB absolutely fantastic van a dream to drive with the V6 7speed auto. I do have one complaint with the suspension and I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction? I have always run 316 sprinters with 3 or 4 leafs on the rear and still do with no...

The spheres need changing on my R reg S210 E300 DT. I have some Central Hydraulic Fluid and wanted to check if it's correct for the car. Part number A 001 989 20 03 12 Thanks Peter

Hi guys, I currently have Mercedes W204 C320 with the sports package which I think include the electronic shocks. I was just wondering if i needed to replace one of these could I just use a standard sport shock and do away with the electronic shock? They are currently made by Monroe and...