This is why W124's blow away in the wind / wander
 

http://w124-zone.com/downloads/photo...rms/arms-1.jpg

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That is why they wonder on the freeway and feel like they are blowing away in the wind.

I am using the Meyle rear arm kit.

Damn!


That muzzed up.

When I grab that torque bar it I can move it completely around...there was a lot of movement. I should notice a huge difference.

The car was horrible in the rain....I tell you...It would not feel firm on the road at all.

Am I supposed to see a picture??

I want your garage floor...

Not his... its mine! :)
Rustoleum Tan with Clearcoat...:cool:

Yep. Just saw that on my daughter's w124 while changing rear rotors and pads. What did you have to do to remove to replace?

You should look into adjustable rear links....



They firm it up quite nicely.

Few more pics

http://w124-zone.com/downloads/photo...rms/arms-6.jpg

http://w124-zone.com/downloads/photo...rms/arms-7.jpg

The right side was closer to the chassis on the torque strut which was a little difficult, but after a little work it is possible.

Need to get an alignment now as the car is still pulling to the right, but no longer do the rear wheels point inwards like they did before.

i see ,so many stabilizers in the rear end its almost overkill,and yes them hard rubber busshings wearing out,its amazing how many rear end stabilizers mercedes used,i guess due to the cv axles and independent suspension,mines still all original but shes beginning to squeeck pretty bad i the rear when it squats up and over bumps especially when the bushings are wet,ive inspected all the rubber bushings and they appear to be solid,i was looking into some replacements and i couldnt believe my eyes,thney were constructed out of plastic,who the heck would trust pllastic to stabilize the rear end? amazing.im glad you got her fixed,i just replaced my entire front end, center drag link ball joints were about to pop out wheel was 1.5" off center, new tie rods, new ball joints, new stabilizer shock absorber on center link wow what an amazing difference.she was floating all over highway in strong winds and over dips in freeway.now i got to change the flex joints there chattering when i slow down.it never ends.

All of the arms are either pressed steel or cast iron. The lower forward arm has a plastic cover for protection, that you peel off and refit onto the new arm.
As far as the number of links.... Mercedes set the standard for ride quality/handling years ago with this 5 link style independent system that everyone looks to. The advanced kinematics were the envy of the world.... What was the USA doing... Solid rear ends and leaf springs!!

I think that the US was moving to FWD to lower their costs, and macpherson strut / panhard rod to further lower their costs (and quality).

The 124 suspension is an excellent design, but 1/4 century of use does take its toll. Don't neglect the lower wheel carrier bushing either (a source of creaks, wander, and camber issues).

Are you going to do a writeup? Your site rocks!

I did this a few months ago on my 190E (shares the same suspension as the 124) but I installed some adjustable rear camber arms (as my 190s lowered).

It was a pretty straight forward job. Id suggest the adjustable arms on the camber strut if you're lowered or plan on lowering in the future. It was like $85 for a pair, pretty good price.

Can you reply with a sourcing & part number/s for these adjustable rear camber arms you had fitted, along with any front mods you know of? My Project car is currently in workshop. Upgrading brakes & lowering suspension/spring changes are on the list to do up ahead soon. I'd luv to do this change you speak of @ the same time :cool:

Incidentally. Would these be the same/similar/better than the "links" iwrock speaks of in below quoted post?