I may have a chance to buy a beater 115 240d very cheap, but the owner says one rear wheel rubs on the wheel well sometimes on turns or going over bumps.

I don't know much about suspension on w115s or on any car for that matter but I am open for "adventures." Any quick guesses on what it could be or what kind of trouble I could be getting myself into if I bite?

Thanks.

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How bout cracked rear subframe?? Seen this on 6cyl gasoline w114 - same body style.

It's probably the sway bar link. Mine broke at the Heim joint and sounded like hell whenever you cornered.

Simple fix.

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Is the subframe the "A" shaped section that the wheels connect to, that moves vertically with the suspension and bolts to the frame? (it has been a couple months since I have looked under the rear of an old MB) Would it be apparent when looking underneath if it was cracked?

I just found a thread in vintage about worn out or broken springs causing the same thing.

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Yep, its the giant hollow wishbone piece that connects to unibody at subframe mounts at/near each side rear jackpoint. Diagnosed cracked subframe of mine visually by crawlin around underneath. Believe it not, can be repaired DIY - notso bad a job after pulling the springs.

Said wishbone can also get bent or rusted and the wheel leans and will wobble if its unsound. Mandatory replacment time.

Tom W

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