Front anti roll bar.

[oldjohnny]

2004 c class 2.2 estate with sports pack.

Front anti roll bar has moved an inch or two to one side. Only available as a complete unit with Mercedes, but has anyone ever changed the bushes on this unit, and if so where would they be available from?

 

[mattkh]

Which way has the anti-roll bar moved?
Some car enthusiasts use poly bushes but find them a bit too firm.

 

[oldjohnny]

Moved from the drivers side across to the nearside. Was up on a ramp for another reason when it was noticed. Few bangs with a hammer have it back in place but it will need replaced or repaired.

 

[mattkh]

https://www.powerflex.co.uk/products/Anti+Roll+Bar+Bushes-2789/1.html
See what they say.

 

[mioba]

A reputable garage will be able to source the bushes alone and replace them.

Those poweflex bushes must be good if the manufacturer offers life time guarantee.

 

[mioba]

Moved from the drivers side across to the nearside. Was up on a ramp for another reason when it was noticed. Few bangs with a hammer have it back in place but it will need replaced or repaired.

YEs they will need replacing, if they can move with a hammer, clearly they are moving and not doing thier job. The weight of a car is more force than a hammer.

good luck with the replacement and keep us posted.

 

[oldjohnny]

Thanks for your help. Mine appear to be about £40 for the two. I will make speak with my indy and see what time etc is involved.

 

[Steve@Avantgarde]

From memory they are formed onto the bar and not available separately?

 

[oldjohnny]

My indy is a Merc technician. They only supply the whole unit as you say, but I will ask him if the bushes can be replaced.

 

[DB autos]

The bush’s are modified ones may need anti roll bar as well and clamps from dealers only stops moving side to side