Mercedes-Benz W463 G-Class Rear Shock Bracket Repair

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[@RustbeltBlues]

Great video and repair. In case this helps you with future rust repairs... Speaking from my experience, on the w463, areas you MUST inspect for rust are: 1. Around the (rear) tailgate door. Peel back the entire seal around the rear door. It's likely you'll find rust at the top and bottom of the door seams. 2. Undercarriage shock mounts. Basically, where the top of the shocks and springs meet the frame. 3. Around the front windshield. Gently lift up the thick rubber seal and shine a flashlight in there. Do this for all windows that have the thick rubber seals. 4. The side mirrors on both sides, specifically the mirror mounts. Water tends to pool at the bottoms of these mirrors on the G wagen. If there is rust on the side mirror mounts, then take off the mirror (from the door) and see if there is rust on the door where it meets the side mirror. 5. Check to see if the A pillar drain channels are clear. If they are not , rust might be hiding behind the A pillar trim. 6. Open up the sunroof. that's another big problem area right after the tailgate. If there is rust that means the drain lines for the sunroof probably also clogged. 7. After you check all these places then you can move into inspecting the rest of the G. Other areas of concern are behind the headlights, bottom side of hood, rocker panels. (Rubber trim - ROCKER MOULDING part number A4636902862 can hide rust behind it.)

[@michaelvivio3229]

Thanks for posting this video. My W463 suffered the same break yesterday and this repair was perfect to point me in the right direction.

[@AlphaCars]

Glad it helped. If you need any additional help just let us know. We currently have 4 in the shop with similar issues.

[@michaelvivio3229]

@@AlphaCars you would have 5 cars in the shop if I lived closer…..thanks for sharing your expertise on KZbin.

[@RustbeltBlues]

This is really a thorough job!

[@paulwatson9628]

Iam in Jamaica and I love yr video love the works very excellent and well detailed keep it up

[@AlphaCars]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@coolhandluke7760]

Would really appreciate it if you could share the part number for that shock mount. I just purchased my first G320 (Jan 22) there is no problem but would be great know in case it ever needs replacing. Many thanks. CHL

[@klaus3350]

Excellent job with great level of detail. What is the product you use for rust removal, then protection and prevention. I think you mentioned “ New Hampshire Oil” is that correct? Do you use that to treat after you clean the metal, and then the Würth Rust Armor coating as the final coating? I have a 2002 G500 with a lot of surface rust (no rust through or weak areas). The rear shocks and shock mounts are very rusted, but still soliId as far as I can tell. I have a lot of white deposits and aluminum oxidation as well. How do you recommend to remove that? I was thinking to first power wash it and then sand blast the bad areas. Do you think that is a good idea or to abrasive and risk of doing more harm than good? Is there something better?

[@AlphaCars]

All great questions! Feel free to give us a call at 978-263-9000 and we would be happy to answer any questions and provide recommendations. Also, we recommend checking out our other detailed videos on rust treatments and the procedures we use, found here - kzbin.info/aero/PLr0PODuyJfEFl2knz1QmB7vYf-cknqe7U

[@sean1k2]

How much would this job cost to complete?

[@petrrechtoris6060]

Where did you get the bracket from ?

[@migz817]

Hi do you have the p/n for the brackets I found 4603201678 but says only 2202-2005

[@MrSettin007]

Here are both numbers for left and right replacement shock mounts. I just purchased a G wagon and will be posting it on my channel shortly. 4603201678 & 4603201778