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02-03-2008, 08:38 AM
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Rubbing noise when hitting dips
The past few weeks, I've noticed a rubbing noise in the front passenger-side of the car whenever I hit the bottom of a hill at normal speed. I assume it's the tire rubbing against the shock absorber (I haven't pulled the wheel yet to check).
The car also has been pulling to the right since I got it (even after an allignment). So, I crawled under the 87 300e yesterday to examine the front suspension. I saw what appeared to be a hairline crack in one of the passenger-side control arm bushings, and saw that one of the driver-side bushings (right by the wheel but not sure what to call it) was totally shot. Might these bushings be responsible for the mis-allignment? I plan on lifting the rear today to see the rear bushings as Bentley's states that worn rear suspension bushings causes "rear-end wander which requires minor steering correction while driving straight ahead." Anybody get their allignment issues worked out by replacing their rear suspension bushings?
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02-03-2008, 08:50 AM
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i've replaced the plastic dog bones in a 300e...and that all but eliminated the rear wander..
hard to believe that such an inexpensive part could cure that problem
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1989 300ce 129k ( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone) 1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus 1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k  1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it [/SIGPIC]
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02-03-2008, 09:52 AM
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Thanks Lee, but what are "dog bones"?
I'm looking to see what these parts are called so I can order some (after checking underneath the rear end today). Thanks again!
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02-03-2008, 10:22 AM
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http://catalog.worldpac.com/mercedesshop/sophio/wizard.jsp?partner=mercedesshop&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&cookieid=2AB1AGC2R2AI0M6DXF&year=1989&make=MB&model=300-E-002&category=L&part=Sway+Bar+Link
Look under the Buy Parts section. Sway Bar Links
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1989 300ce 129k ( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone) 1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus 1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k 1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it [/SIGPIC]
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02-03-2008, 01:50 PM
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Thanks Lee!
n/m
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1987 300e "200,000+ and going strong"
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