Jerry

If it were my car these are the items I would check and confirm:

-Tire pressure on all four corners: I like to run 2-4lbs above cold MBZ recommendations.

-Upper front shock mounts: If you can see any cracking from inside the engine compartment then most likely they are shot.

-Rear suspension links: If they haven’t been replaced be sure and check them. It could be the lower diagonal one is allowing toe wandering under load.

-Rear suspension lower control arm bushings: As these wear the rear appears low and contributes to weird handling and a rumbling noise.

-Front suspension/Steering: Jack the front up and see by shaking side-to-side for looseness in the tie-rods etc.

-Front wheel bearings: Hold the top of the tire and shake. Do you feel any clunking?

-Front suspension steering dampener: Is it wet with oil? If so replace. Check by removing one end ( 17mm bolt/nut) and see if it has resistance on compression and extension.

-Alignment: Has your car been aligned recently? Ideally you want it aligned with the use of a spreader bar that preloads the front tires on the leading front edge to mimic natural toe-out forces from driving. Older car really benefit with an alignment done with a spreader bar.

Haasman

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