107 subframe mount replacement

[mbboy]

Just curious: what symptoms led you guys to replace your subframe mounts, and what differences did you notice afterwards?

Thanks

[BabyBlueBenz]

Originally Posted by mbboy

Just curious: what symptoms led you guys to replace your subframe mounts, and what differences did you notice afterwards?

In my case, I had a bad rattling sound from the front when driving on washboard-type road bumps. Combine that with loose steering, and I initially thought that the steering coupler was the cause of the noise. After replacing the worn coupler, the steering tightened but the rattle still persisted. With my car jacked up, it was easy to see the loose subframe mounts as shown in my first photo.

I haven't driven the car yet, but I am anticipating a quiet and much improved ride.

Update: Oh yes!...very much improved. I now feel like I'm in contact with the road, and not just bouncing above it. Gonna check the rears again closely, they're probably due as well.

[nobby]

Originally Posted by mbboy

Just curious: what symptoms led you guys to replace your subframe mounts, and what differences did you notice afterwards?

Thanks

Here is the biggest symptom there is.....age. 15/20 years or older...they are done.
Replacing them should stop some noises and some sloppy handling.

[Strife]

I replaced the (pretty expensive) rear subframe mounts on both of my SL's; I don't think they were "that" bad, but I wanted to replace them because of age. I noticed little or no improvement after replacing them - NOTHING like the difference when replacing the fronts.