PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Repairs recently done, and needed again???

stevebfl · #2 05-30-2005, 10:24 AM

The bushings should last 100k, unless you live 5 miles down a dirt road, then who knows.

The first reason a set of bushings wouldn't last longer than 20k would be poor installation. They have only one proper orientation and they all require tightening while in the drive condition (sitting on the ground or drive on lift). This last requirement is probably very seldom done since the install can't be done on those lifts. It requires moving the car to a drive on lift and doing this extra step.