🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz W115 (1968–1976)
Front anti-roll bar bush deterioration
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$20 – $50 USD
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Socket set
📋 Overview
The front anti-roll bar rubber bushes harden and crack with age causing knocking over bumps and less precise handling.
🩺 Symptoms
- Knocking from front on bumps
- noise worse over speed bumps
- handling feels less precise
🔍 Possible Causes
- Hardened anti-roll bar bushes
- loose clamp bolts
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Inspect bushes visually — cracked or collapsed rubber visible.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Replace anti-roll bar bushes with polyurethane or quality rubber bushes.
85% of users confirm this fix worked (28 reports)
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