W211 suspension weak points

[EddieVanPoppel]

Hi
I’ve just all the ball joints replaced but now the noises have returned.
Are there common weaknesses elsewhere I should look at in my w211’s front suspension?
Many thanks
Ed


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[OneForTheRoad]

Theres so many joints on that set up. It can be the shock top mounts , the shocks themselves, anti roll bar bushes , anti roll bar links or anyone of the suspension arms. Good luck.

 

[pmcgsmurf]

Hi
I’ve just all the ball joints replaced but now the noises have returned.

Did the noise go away when the ball joints were replaced?

There are a lot of very poor quality ball joints available out there, i now only buy OEM as last one I got from local factors did not last 5k miles before it had movement in it.

 

[EddieVanPoppel]

Yes, the noise went away and I’ve been trying to drive gently. They were only changed 1.5k ago.


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[ChrisHGTV]

Did the noise go away when the ball joints were replaced?

There are a lot of very poor quality ball joints available out there, i now only buy OEM as last one I got from local factors did not last 5k miles before it had movement in it.

I have experienced the same albeit on a Mondeo mk4. cheap drop links didn’t last 500 miles before the rubber boots split and there was play. I always go OEM now. But Eddie if you used OEM parts I would think they would be fine unless incorrectly installed in some way.

 

[EddieVanPoppel]

The garage fitted them so unsure of the quality .
Thank you


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[ChrisHGTV]

The garage fitted them so unsure of the quality .
Thank you


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Ah ok in that case it could be worth a call to the garage to check. If the symptoms are the same as you had before they were replaced that would be a logical first step. And if they have failed prematurely I would think you would have every right for the garage to replace them, after only 1500 miles.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

You say all ball joints. Which ones ?

 

[EddieVanPoppel]

Two upper, two lower ball joints.
£570 in total [emoji85]


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[Major774]

At that price, it will be motor factor parts (not OEM).

I find OEM parts do last longer than motor factors parts.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

I've priced those parts oem £186 . The rest was labour.

 

[EddieVanPoppel]

Thanks. Was going to attempt it myself but garage said I would have struggled without oxy.


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[OneForTheRoad]

Thanks. Was going to attempt it myself but garage said I would have struggled without oxy.


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Rubbish. A 30 quid c clamp on ebay for the bottom 2. The top 2 are 3 bolts.

 

[Major774]

Thanks. Was going to attempt it myself but garage said I would have struggled without oxy.


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The lower ball joints can be a bit of a pain if they are the original ones. It’s not a nice situation to be in if you are struggling on a driveway, with timing running out (low light and temperatures dropping).

 

[OneForTheRoad]

The lower ball joints can be a bit of a pain if they are the original ones. It’s not a nice situation to be in if you are struggling on a driveway, with timing running out (low light and temperatures dropping).

Start at 8 am then. Hour n a half each side is ample.

 

[merc85]

At that price, it will be motor factor parts (not OEM).

I find OEM parts do last longer than motor factors parts.

Tar and Brush

 

[OneForTheRoad]

At that price, it will be motor factor parts (not OEM).

I find OEM parts do last longer than motor factors parts.

Oem as in lemforder . Trw , etc just with a mb star on the box. ?

 

[Major774]

Indeed with the star badge

I will retract what I said, as I do still use motor factor parts for other cars (friends and family). So nothing wrong with Lemforder, Pagid, etc.