[urq] TR : Swaybar bushings, Mercedes W201 replacement

[Louis-Alain Richard]

As an addendum to my own post:
http://www.car-engine-parts.com/mercedes-190-suspension-l1049_85822lem.h
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Louis-Alain


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While browsing the shelves of my FLAPS, I found some Mercedes bushings
that I think will work for the inner ones.

Part number : 201 323 4985. Price is a way too inexpensive at 2.70$ each
!!!

These are perfectly round black rubber bushings, with 2 big "ridges",
between which the metal strap fits perfectly. Inner diameter is 23mm.
Outer diameter is a bit bigger than the metal strap. Rubber durometer is
softer than the green outer units, but similar to the black inner units.

I did some flattening on one side, and removed some material on the 2
adjacent perpendicular surfaces, so the "reworked" bushing look a bit
more like the correct Audi NLA parts. And there was no need to slip it
since I was able to pass it over the loop at the end of the new-style
swaybar with just liquid soap. Bonus, the bar is now very clean !

One set is installed on Eric's car, and another will be soon on my car.
Let's see how long they last. 
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