Replace bushings or shocks?

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G-Barry
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Hi

I have a 2011 G350 and have just been told that the bushings are starting to perish.  What is your opinion?  Do you think I should replace the bushings or replace the complete set of shocks?

I look forward to your comments.

Thanks

Barry

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Re: Replace bushings or shocks?

While you are there, definitely do the shocks....they are not so expensive.   Just be careful if you consider springs as well as I did it and the new springs were harder by a long way and the new shocks didn't seem to improve the ride eiither - made it handle well on motorways but too bumpy around town (and off road).

I also got adjustable shocks for the rear, but you have to pre-set them as you fit which I think is useless.  You might want or get a 40mm lift with the springs, but I preferred not to. 

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Re: Replace bushings or shocks?

Thanks for comments.  Very surprised that new shocks and springs didn’t make your driving experience better. I am not sure I would be too happy after all that and the driving experience stayed the same.  

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Unless hammered on tracks etc, your bushes are probably o.k? Usually go individually,  what do they look like? 

Shocks I expect a 350 has gas shocks, only real way is to remove one to test, , new ones would probably be an improvement,  but £500 ish for Bilstein B6  or Koni etc.

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Re: Replace bushings or shocks?

Thanks Jason.   All I have been told is the bushings are starting to perish,    It hasn’t been off road or hammered so I was a little surprised to hear this.   

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Re: Replace bushings or shocks?
My two penn'orth... By the time you've got everything apart you might as well renew anything that is even vaguely borderline. It will be cheaper, easier and safer in the long run. All the best with the job. ✌
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Thanks Nick