W211 anti roll bar drop links

[pgh13]

Going along our wonderful roads there is a knock out multiple knocks from the front which I think is the arb links but I can't reproduce the noise by hitting them with a Thor mallet. Any tips for identifying the source?

 

[DSK]

It’s usually a pry bar you need for most joints.

However having said that, a lot is missed as moving joints etc by force can only show so much and will highlight it if it’s shot or close to that. Whereas when a joint it’s subjected to the weight of the vehicle, at road speeds reacting to bumps is different especially if it’s just not at its best but neither shot.

I’ve found suspension top mounts to get ignored and cause many issues as it’s the only pry many don’t change when they do links, bushes, shocks and springs.


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[M80]

How long is a piece of thingy?

I had the same recently, it was a loose caliper.
Lucky for me they are held by 2 bolts.