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Old 08-04-2009, 01:22 PM
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1988 560SEC Front Suspension Refresh

Hello again all im back after a great couple of months enjoying my car after the last fix you all were able to help me with "The Fuel Pump Relay issue". This time however its time to tackle a project ive been putting off for to long now. ever since i installed H&R Springs, Bilstien HD shocks and new brakes / calipers, I have noticed that over time ive acquired a clunking in the front end whenever I turn tightly or brake hard. Upon closer inspection ive realized that just about every bushing on the front suspension has had it. especially the bar that goes from the hub to a spot on the firewall directly behind the wheel. Im not sure exactly what this bar is called i believe it said in the manual it was a "Brake Assist Stabilizer" This poor thing is all eaten out and feels like when you go in reverse or forward that it can move in and out of its socket making a nice threaded scrape noise each time. the poor guy needs love guys what im asking you for is direction towards a kit to tackle this whole thing at once. my plan is to tackle the steering gearbox leak, exhaust manafold gaskets, spit shine the bottom end of the engine and fix my oil filter tower leak where it meets up with the block. So I ask of you, what do i need to refresh the front suspension system except for the springs and shocks. Thank you all

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Old 08-05-2009, 01:16 AM
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First you need a spring compressor, which is available for rent from various sources. Check the DIY section of the main forum page. There should be a list of parts needed for the overhaul. I've done this on my 300SE.
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Old 08-05-2009, 01:01 PM
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I have the spring compressor its the same one i used to install the front springs which was a pain in the ass and i had hoped not to do it again but if they gotta come out so be it. and you say there is a do it yourself link in the DIY section. Ive looked all through there before making this post and Ive not seen a walk-through for refreshing the front suspension on a 560SEC, am i just missing it or am I to use the walk-through for a different car that has a similar setup?
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Old 08-06-2009, 12:07 AM
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If you use the correct spring compressor it's easy. Here's a link to the DIY post.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=170478

suspension links:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142397

etc, etc etc.
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Old 08-06-2009, 01:13 PM
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Thank you so much for your help so far Wbain, ive got a list together so far of all the parts I am going to need for this suspension refresh. one thing I am going to drop money on though is the mercedes spring compressor. one question i have though is do you think that spring compressor is strong enough to work with the upgraded H&R springs that are in the car now. i used an Autozone one before and ended up having to buy it from them because the spring actually broke the fork like holders that made up the autozone compressor. luckily for us it broke when we were loosening it and had the spring in place already. scared the hell out of me and made a huge spark when the broken metal hit the concrete under the car. luckily the spring uncompressed in place so all was good.
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Old 08-07-2009, 01:25 AM
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Those clamp on spring compressors will not work on our cars. The Klan style spring compressors are strong enough for your H&R springs and are available for rent from various people. Check the DIY link section.

Check my earlier post.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=130972

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