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merrill

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"klunk" bushing or rear axle hanger bushing pricing / source
« on: February 25, 2019, 17:14:15 »
hello
are there any suggestion on suppliers or  pricing for the klunk bushings?

In the usa I have found varying pricing from different suppliers
MB oem is about $300
buds benz about $160
other classic part suppliers $130

I did not want to get into this project with a sub par bushing.

thank in advance matt
« Last Edit: February 25, 2019, 19:57:30 by merrill »
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Re: "klunk" bushing pricing / source
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2019, 18:28:06 »
What is a Klunk Bushing?
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Re: "klunk" bushing pricing / source
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2019, 19:14:28 »
What is a Klunk Bushing?

I second that remark!!
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Re: "klunk" bushing pricing / source
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2019, 19:23:06 »
hi,
the klunk bushing is otherwise known as the rear axle hangar bushing

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Re: "klunk" bushing or rear axle hanger bushing pricing / source
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2019, 20:47:28 »
I bought both the Klunk bushings (one that mounts in trunk, and the long one you show) from  mbclassics.de

I went for the aftermarket ones after chatting with Alexander (vendor). 

I have installed the trunk mount and it made a nice difference.  Have not installed the long one as it looks way more involved and will do it at some later date. 

If you are shipping to USA , you won’t pay the 19% tax  but will pay a little extra for shipping.  Great vendor.  Have bought a bunch of parts from him. 

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