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toomany MBZ · #1 08-27-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jshadows

..still has that bouncy not feel so good ride when the seatbelt catches me going over bumps.
I also did not change the shocks as they were performing fine.

Sounds like a shock problem to me.

jshadows · #2 08-27-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by toomany MBZ

Sounds like a shock problem to me.

SLS...consistent with what I've read on other threads that bad accumulators will cause car to ride like it's only on springs...unlikely the struts and at $300+ a piece I'm willing to chance replacing the accumulators first at about 1/3 the price.

toomany MBZ · #3 08-27-2007, 06:21 PM

My bad on the TD. Those struts I see are $$$. Good luck, keep us posted.

jshadows · #4 08-28-2007, 08:34 AM

Unfortunately I won't get to it until next year. Leaving on Thursday for Paris and probably won't even see it this side of Christmas....kinda disappointed, things on the car are really coming together now after a few months of neglect while reconstructing my SD.

will post back though when I do get to it

jshadows · #5 12-29-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by toomany MBZ

My bad on the TD. Those struts I see are $$$. Good luck, keep us posted.

OK. Finally got around to replacing the accumlators and seals on the SLS valve. One of the cells was full of fluid which confirms that it was no longer functioning at all.

The ride difference is astounding. I've been driving this car since I bought it on a bad rear suspension (New Orleans to NYC and back + numerous other trips). With the new parts it drives like a dream and had me with a kool-aid smile over every bump and crevice. Not perfect, but the front and rear cut through speedbumps and dips like nobody's business. Better than many modern cars IMO. I reckon a few bushing replacements in the rear would firm things up perfect but I'm following the 80/20 rule at the moment.

So, for those of you out there with TD's and bouncy or improperly functioning rear ends, replace those accumulators. About $200 in parts and tools required are relatively basic. Make sure you get a liter of MB hydraulic fluid for the losses during the repair job. It's relatively cheap anyway.

tobybul · #6 08-28-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jshadows

SLS...consistent with what I've read on other threads that bad accumulators will cause car to ride like it's only on springs...unlikely the struts and at $300+ a piece I'm willing to chance replacing the accumulators first at about 1/3 the price.

I will need to the same thing with the 80TD....accumulators.