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Originally Posted by dhjenkins
Are you saying that the rubber, while showing zero signs of breakdown, could still be "bad"? That seems unlikely.
Shouldn't it be cracked, shrunk, extra hard, etc...?
Also, my own after-action suspension inspection shows a few MB replacement parts, and the previous owner took excellent care of his vehicles. It's entirely possible that quite a few of the age-related suggested parts could have already been replaced.
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I agree. Of course it is never wrong to replace old parts but not always strictly necessary. I use a policy of replacing the ones that are worn out and keeping the ones in service that are not.
Some shops are reluctant to do it this way but the shop I use is willing to work with me on it. As a result I have been their customer for over 20 years.
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