They said the bushings were dry rotted so I think it wise to replace
them also. It looks like I can replace the bushings and BJs more
economically than getting a new LCA. But I've never heard of a supplier
of the Bushing Kit called "First Equipment Quality" (they may as well
named it "A1 Real Good Stuff") :-)
But for the pair I'd save $50 over the LemForder bushing kits. Should I
spring for the Lemforder or might the "First Equipment Quality" be as
good as they'd like me to think they are?
Thanks - now to price the BJs. Looks like the Lemfotder is available
for $22.36 each. Not bad!
Actually I have a couple of BJs on the shelf for my '78 240D but i don't
believe they will work in the 91 300D.
Thanks for the help -
Thanks ya'll -
Larry
91 300D
On 7/22/2014 3:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Unless the bushings are bad on the lca you just want to replace the ball joint.
No need for spring compressor but either need the proper press or the HF one
with some pipe adapters
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On Jul 22, 2014, at 2:23 PM, LarryT via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Hey Ya'll,
Just returned from the shop after being told I have one BJ that won't pass
inspection and the other close behind. The shop wasn't clear on which was the more
economical direction to go -- R&R BJ's or R&R LCA's. I'd like the list's
comments please? Sorry if I missed this thread before...
Also, Is this something I should attempt? I have the tools (exc a spring
compressor) and the talent but I'm not sure I want to undertake another major
job after the Evaporator. I know that's a personal choice but I'm not sure how
big a job this is? I have air tools like impact wrenches and others, - any
specialty tools needed? i have a spring compressor but I'm a little concerned
about it being robust enough to hold these springs. I can always chain the
springs to the suspension and lower the LCAs until the stress is removed,
right? I've done it on other cars but not a W124 so I'm in unknown territory
here. Any suggestions are appreciated....
Now i'm off to check hurstys prices... ;-)
Thanks ya'll --
LarryT
91 300D 2.5T
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