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Old 10-28-2004, 08:35 PM
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Rear sway bar links

Is there any reason to change the rear sway bar links on a 123 if they are not broken. Do they wear with age?

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Old 10-28-2004, 11:08 PM
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If their anything like the ones on the W126 they make an expensive sounding clunk when they go bad. But they only cost $10 each and take a few minutes to change.
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Old 10-28-2004, 11:09 PM
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The links on my ( now deceased) '82 240D had to be replace in order to pass inspection. They were not broken, but they were so loose as to be nearly useless. Its a very easy job.
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Old 10-29-2004, 09:04 AM
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If their anything like the ones on the W126 they make an expensive sounding clunk when they go bad.
Under what conditions does the clunking sound occur?
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Old 10-29-2004, 09:29 AM
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Under what conditions does the clunking sound occur?
anything that will cause one rear wheel to rise or drop below the other.

In effect uneven pavement potholes etc.

Anything but a smooth road surface
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Old 10-29-2004, 09:30 AM
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When you go over bumps you can't miss it. When mine went bad the clunk was easy to hear.
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Just replaced mine about 3 months ago, very easy. When I went over the gutter coming into the driveway at an angle, the rear end would squeak. The links were dry as a bone and worn out.
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Old 10-29-2004, 07:53 PM
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Replaced them on my daughter's 240D a couple months back. The new ones were plastic (newer style) and her old ones were metal.
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Old 10-30-2004, 10:38 AM
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Thanks to everyone who responded. New links are on order.

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