cracked bushings doesnt mean anything to me. they are rubber so a crack wouldnt seem to be anyting to worry about. does it steer and drive good? if so i wouldn t worry about that. if there is looseness in the steering then i would take a hard look.

in the rear, the diffs on benzes are extremely rugged. where is it leakng? is it leaking enough to drip on the ground? get under there and look. if it is leaking from the center section and it is just a seeping thing i wouldnt think about it again except to check the diff lube level now and then. if it is leaking from a boot on the half shaft then a repair is in order pronto. they wont last for long on that without failing. they will go for hundreds and even prob thousands of miles but it should be repaired relatively soon.

take a look. this sounds a little fishy to me. if you are unsure i would recommend a second opinion.

tom w

tom w

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