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11-18-2007, 08:14 PM

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W140 Solid Lower Control Arm Bushings

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Posted By oestek

As an update, I think ALOT of vibration issues...

As an update, I think ALOT of vibration issues stem from tires. I've seen big improvements with new and properly balanced wheels and tires!

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01-27-2007, 11:25 PM

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W140 Solid Lower Control Arm Bushings

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Posted By oestek

Thanks Buckwheat. The car drives really...

Thanks Buckwheat.

The car drives really nicely, save for the shake. It amazes me that a car built to this level is known for such an affliction... and I still have not heard a difinitive cause....

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01-27-2007, 03:51 PM

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W140 Solid Lower Control Arm Bushings

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Posted By oestek

Another note - I just talked to the local Hunter...

Another note - I just talked to the local Hunter alignment guy who mentioned the use of a toe-bar to preload the front end during alignment. It's designed to push outward on the wheels to simulate...

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01-27-2007, 03:43 PM

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W140 Solid Lower Control Arm Bushings

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Posted By oestek

It seems there have been poly bushings used in...

It seems there have been poly bushings used in the lower arms to assist in controlling oversized wheel & tire combos - see the end of this article...
...

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01-27-2007, 03:28 PM

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W140 Solid Lower Control Arm Bushings

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Posted By oestek

I understand Jim's point, but personally, I think...

I understand Jim's point, but personally, I think the 2-tone is the only feature on the style of the car that dates it. The two-color schemes were really popular in the '90s, but the style of the...

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01-27-2007, 01:55 PM

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Posted By oestek

Thanks! We like it. I don't dig the plated...

Thanks! We like it. I don't dig the plated wheels, so we'll swap on the natural finish set from the other car, and you can see that the bumper covers don't really match, so we're going to...

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01-27-2007, 01:50 PM

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Posted By oestek

http://v8tv.net/95w140SF.jpg ...

http://v8tv.net/95w140SF.jpg
http://v8tv.net/95w140SS.jpg
That's better...

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01-27-2007, 01:48 PM

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Posted By oestek

IMG [http://v8tv.net/95w140SF.jpg] IMG...

IMG [http://v8tv.net/95w140SF.jpg]

IMG [http://v8tv.net/95w140SS.jpg]

Did this work?

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01-27-2007, 01:06 PM

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W140 Solid Lower Control Arm Bushings

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Posted By oestek

I have not had the evaporator issue with the 225k...

I have not had the evaporator issue with the 225k car, and I just picked up the 83k car this week, but I don't see the evap repair in the records I have for that car... yet. Still waiting on the...

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01-27-2007, 12:36 PM

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W140 Solid Lower Control Arm Bushings

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Posted By oestek

Thanks

Steve,

Thanks for the advice. Both cars are '95 S500 Long wheel base cars.

I tend to agree with you on the warped rotor idea, but rotor warp doesn't change with vehcle speed, and you feel...

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01-27-2007, 11:44 AM

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W140 Solid Lower Control Arm Bushings

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Posted By oestek

Ok...

Thanks for the reply. Of course, it raises a couple more questions...

1. You mention tire pressure - has anyone agreed on the best pressure? The fuel door ratings are seemingly a little low...

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01-26-2007, 07:37 PM

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W140 Solid Lower Control Arm Bushings

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Posted By oestek

W140 Solid Lower Control Arm Bushings

Has anyone ever used a polyurethane lower control arm bushing on a w140 to replace the hydraulic ones that seem to wear out and cause shimmys and shakes?

Just curious..

- KO

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