w210 estate booming from rear over bumps

[vhvec]

Can anyone help please I have a metal booming from the rear on the near side when I go over the smallest of bumps to the largest bumps. It sometimes transfers to the offside but only when the o/s wheel goes over a large bump.
I have had everything out of the back and even put 16 inch wheels on, I have checked everything with the wheel off and all I can see is a slight bit of extra movement on the axel bush. The coil spring and all links, bars seem to be OK.
HELP IT IS SENDING ME MAAAAAD!!!!!!!

 

[BlackC55]

There should be no movement at all at the rear.

Are the subframe bushes ok?

 

[vhvec]

Just been through every post on the subject on here relating to this issue and your reply just confirms it.
What a wierd noise for this problem to make. It sends you barmy.
If I were closer to Portmouth it would be straight to you as all the other posts on this subject have got to the same conclusion but with a lot of going around the houses to get there.
Thanks for the info it is much appreciated.

 

[N7OGP]

have you checked the heat shield around the back box, the bolts on mine had corroded so the shield was loose.

 

[Usuf_x]

I have a w210 estate and I am also hearing the same kind of noise, Its been on my mind but has not bothered me too much. Will these need to be replaced very soon or can I stil carru on driving and get em changed when I can?

Are these subframes bushes expensive to fit?

 

[vhvec]

I have been to MB and a mechanic asures me it is the self leveling hydropnumatic strut. At MB it was just shy of £400 but just got one off ebay @ £45.

I will give it a go and let you know.

 

[vhvec]

No good on the rear strut, so much for that MB mechanic then...

It is booked in to have new rear subframe bushes next.

 

[vhvec]

Hi Usuf, If you can live with the noise it will be fine but after trying to do the bushes myself without a bush puller the car does wonder to the left a bit now.

This may be another effect of worn bushes?

Cheers

 

[vhvec]

Hi N70GP, That was one of the first places I checked along with the exhaust and also removed everything from the back of the car.

Thanks.

 

[Usuf_x]

Hi Usuf, If you can live with the noise it will be fine but after trying to do the bushes myself without a bush puller the car does wonder to the left a bit now.

This may be another effect of worn bushes?

Cheers

Yeah i guess im ok with the noise but i will get them looked at soon when the car is due for a service and see if the rear subframe bushes are gone