Thanks All!!

The bar bushings have not failed but are worn, so I'll tackle that another time. As far as I can tell, the entire front end is original at 178k miles! Car is not great up there but still works and does not have scary handling -- pretty good parts and design if you ask me. One strut is leaking and does not return fully on bounce test, the other bounces 3-4 times. This provides an interesting weight transfer situation under braking.

I did a wholesale replacement of the rear end last year -- everything but the upper spring pads. Boy did that make a difference.

And also, will replace struts, mounts, stops and bellows. Is there anything else?

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David
1986 300E Anthracite + ECodes + MB Mileage Award