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Old 04-18-09, 12:16 PM
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What options do I have to make a '97 es300 a smooth ride?

Right now, I think something in the suspension is not working correctly, and it rides pretty stiff.

What suspension components do you recommend?
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Check stabilizer links front and back, maybe the strut mounts?Do you have any noise?Or maybe you can just buy a Mercedes and forget about it, lol.

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Old 04-18-09, 12:43 PM
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Well, the front passenger side wheel makes a clunking noise if you go over a bump...

The person who primarily drives the car has neck problems, which is why I need to make it smooth...
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Well,it's either the stabilizer,the strut mount or the lower balljoint.i don't think there is anything else that can make a clunking noise there.My bet is the on the mount.
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put air ride suspension it. and no, that's not a joke, but if you thought it was well im glad you smiled at something today and all that, but seriously, not a joke.

i believe the 97 has an option of a special computer controlled suspension, maybe you can retrofit that on, for the honest amount of money you will need to spend , or, more intelligently, sell yours and find one of those which have it and buy it. or the ls 400 , that has the same option.

good day to you and your other person with neck problems.

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