Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Which reminds me, I have some URO tie rod assemblies, I can't remember if 
they're for 201 or 123. I could get the part numbers if anybody wants such a 
thing. I'd let them go for shipping, I can't in good conscience sell a URO part.
-Curt

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I had that same problem with rusty and ball joints. I think he sent me uro and 
I broke a tool trying to press them back off after they got stuck trying to get 
them on. This was on a 210. Toward the end he seemed to be shipping a lot of 
crap parts

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> On Jun 4, 2016, at 10:00 AM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> I got some BJs from Rusty back many years ago for the TD.  Took them and the 
> knuckle to an Indy to get pressed in using the proper device.  First one the 
> flange snapped off and the old German mech stopped and said he couldn't use 
> them.  Said he had broken his tool ($600) on cheap BJs before.  Rusty had 
> sent something not Lemforder (which I think was/is OEM, who knows now if they 
> are the "real" deal) so I sent them back and he sent some Lemforders, they 
> pressed right in no problem.
> 
> I think the ones I got from Jabba for the SD front rebuild were Lemforders, I 
> can't remember but they were in MB bags so that's probably what they were.  
> There is a very tiny brand mark on them that is hard to see, which of course 
> could be cheepchineecounterfeits so who knows.
> 
> --JC
> 
> 
>> On 6/4/16 9:45 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote:
>> Dr B favoured Lemforder or OE.
>> Have you changed your FUSES?
>> 
>> Fred Moir.
>> Lynn MA.
>> Diesel preferred.
>> 
>> 
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>> Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>> Sent: 04 June 2016 12:49
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>> Cc: Mike Esh
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D
>> 
>> Is Lemforder a quality replacement for the lower Ball joint.
>> AutoAZ wants $32.00 for Lemforder
>> Northlake wants 57.00 and doesn't indicate manufacturer.
>> Both prices include shipping charges.
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Joel Cairo via Mercedes]

Yeah your write.  I think Jabba is half honest so that is why I got 
stuff from him, though he is also just fronting some parts supplier so 
who knows. But he is responsive and tries to make things right, so 
there's that.


--JC


On 6/4/16 11:14 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

I had that same problem with rusty and ball joints. I think he sent me uro and 
I broke a tool trying to press them back off after they got stuck trying to get 
them on. This was on a 210. Toward the end he seemed to be shipping a lot of 
crap parts

Sent from my iPhone


On Jun 4, 2016, at 10:00 AM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
wrote:

I got some BJs from Rusty back many years ago for the TD.  Took them and the knuckle to 
an Indy to get pressed in using the proper device.  First one the flange snapped off and 
the old German mech stopped and said he couldn't use them.  Said he had broken his tool 
($600) on cheap BJs before.  Rusty had sent something not Lemforder (which I think was/is 
OEM, who knows now if they are the "real" deal) so I sent them back and he sent 
some Lemforders, they pressed right in no problem.

I think the ones I got from Jabba for the SD front rebuild were Lemforders, I 
can't remember but they were in MB bags so that's probably what they were.  
There is a very tiny brand mark on them that is hard to see, which of course 
could be cheepchineecounterfeits so who knows.

--JC



On 6/4/16 9:45 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote:
Dr B favoured Lemforder or OE.
Have you changed your FUSES?

Fred Moir.
Lynn MA.
Diesel preferred.


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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

Is Lemforder a quality replacement for the lower Ball joint.
AutoAZ wants $32.00 for Lemforder
Northlake wants 57.00 and doesn't indicate manufacturer.
Both prices include shipping charges.
Thanks,
Mike
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I had that same problem with rusty and ball joints. I think he sent me uro and 
I broke a tool trying to press them back off after they got stuck trying to get 
them on. This was on a 210. Toward the end he seemed to be shipping a lot of 
crap parts

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 4, 2016, at 10:00 AM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> I got some BJs from Rusty back many years ago for the TD.  Took them and the 
> knuckle to an Indy to get pressed in using the proper device.  First one the 
> flange snapped off and the old German mech stopped and said he couldn't use 
> them.  Said he had broken his tool ($600) on cheap BJs before.  Rusty had 
> sent something not Lemforder (which I think was/is OEM, who knows now if they 
> are the "real" deal) so I sent them back and he sent some Lemforders, they 
> pressed right in no problem.
> 
> I think the ones I got from Jabba for the SD front rebuild were Lemforders, I 
> can't remember but they were in MB bags so that's probably what they were.  
> There is a very tiny brand mark on them that is hard to see, which of course 
> could be cheepchineecounterfeits so who knows.
> 
> --JC
> 
> 
>> On 6/4/16 9:45 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote:
>> Dr B favoured Lemforder or OE.
>> Have you changed your FUSES?
>> 
>> Fred Moir.
>> Lynn MA.
>> Diesel preferred.
>> 
>> 
>> From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Mike Esh via 
>> Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>> Sent: 04 June 2016 12:49
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>> Cc: Mike Esh
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D
>> 
>> Is Lemforder a quality replacement for the lower Ball joint.
>> AutoAZ wants $32.00 for Lemforder
>> Northlake wants 57.00 and doesn't indicate manufacturer.
>> Both prices include shipping charges.
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Yup.  One of the last things I got from Rusty before the Trent debacle were a 
set of “Lemforder” motor mounts for the S500.  When I went to install them a 
few months later I discovered they were cheap chinee stuff in Lemforder boxes.

Dan


> On Jun 4, 2016, at 11:00 AM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I got some BJs from Rusty back many years ago for the TD.  Took them and the 
> knuckle to an Indy to get pressed in using the proper device.  First one the 
> flange snapped off and the old German mech stopped and said he couldn't use 
> them.  Said he had broken his tool ($600) on cheap BJs before.  Rusty had 
> sent something not Lemforder (which I think was/is OEM, who knows now if they 
> are the "real" deal) so I sent them back and he sent some Lemforders, they 
> pressed right in no problem.
> 
> I think the ones I got from Jabba for the SD front rebuild were Lemforders, I 
> can't remember but they were in MB bags so that's probably what they were.  
> There is a very tiny brand mark on them that is hard to see, which of course 
> could be cheepchineecounterfeits so who knows.
> 
> --JC
> 


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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Joel Cairo via Mercedes]

I got some BJs from Rusty back many years ago for the TD.  Took them and 
the knuckle to an Indy to get pressed in using the proper device.  First 
one the flange snapped off and the old German mech stopped and said he 
couldn't use them.  Said he had broken his tool ($600) on cheap BJs 
before.  Rusty had sent something not Lemforder (which I think was/is 
OEM, who knows now if they are the "real" deal) so I sent them back and 
he sent some Lemforders, they pressed right in no problem.


I think the ones I got from Jabba for the SD front rebuild were 
Lemforders, I can't remember but they were in MB bags so that's probably 
what they were.  There is a very tiny brand mark on them that is hard to 
see, which of course could be cheepchineecounterfeits so who knows.


--JC


On 6/4/16 9:45 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote:

Dr B favoured Lemforder or OE.
Have you changed your FUSES?

Fred Moir.
Lynn MA.
Diesel preferred.


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Sent: 04 June 2016 12:49
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Mike Esh
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

Is Lemforder a quality replacement for the lower Ball joint.
AutoAZ wants $32.00 for Lemforder
Northlake wants 57.00 and doesn't indicate manufacturer.
Both prices include shipping charges.
Thanks,
Mike
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I just ordered that part and when all the way to the process of entering 
credit card info and it worked fine for me.  If you go to the main site 
you have 3 catalogs to choose from, the direct link to the one you want 
is importecautoparts.com.  If that is the one you were in, must be 
something on your end maybe.  They also have a closeout or special 
catalog.  If you go there and put your vehicle in, you can see what 
closeouts or specials they have for that car sort of like rock auto.  I 
saw some good deals in there.


On 6/4/2016 9:06 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

The place you linked to.

If I enter all of my billing/shipping information, the next page that gives 
“Shipping Methods” errors out with a bunch of php errors.

I did get the little shipping estimator to work.  Ground shipping was $0.00, 
whatever that is, so they are cheaper there.  The cheapest (paid) shipping was 
$12.85.

Dan



On Jun 4, 2016, at 10:01 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Who's site crashes?

Sent from my iPhone


On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
wrote:

I just bought a Behr/Hella fan clutch for the 1994 S420 from FCP Euro.  $114.00 
shipped.  These guys have the same for $104.00, but their web site crashes when 
you try to get shipping costs.

Not good.

Dan



On Jun 4, 2016, at 9:46 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:

iI have found a different place to order from that my last order was about 
40-50 less for the exact same parts from autohaus. I ordered on Wednesday with 
free shipping and fedex delivered my stuff Saturday. Wow.  It's Importec.com.

Sent from my iPhone


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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

The place you linked to.

If I enter all of my billing/shipping information, the next page that gives 
“Shipping Methods” errors out with a bunch of php errors.

I did get the little shipping estimator to work.  Ground shipping was $0.00, 
whatever that is, so they are cheaper there.  The cheapest (paid) shipping was 
$12.85.

Dan


> On Jun 4, 2016, at 10:01 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Who's site crashes?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I just bought a Behr/Hella fan clutch for the 1994 S420 from FCP Euro.  
>> $114.00 shipped.  These guys have the same for $104.00, but their web site 
>> crashes when you try to get shipping costs.
>> 
>> Not good.
>> 
>> Dan
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jun 4, 2016, at 9:46 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> iI have found a different place to order from that my last order was about 
>>> 40-50 less for the exact same parts from autohaus. I ordered on Wednesday 
>>> with free shipping and fedex delivered my stuff Saturday. Wow.  It's 
>>> Importec.com.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Who's site crashes?

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I just bought a Behr/Hella fan clutch for the 1994 S420 from FCP Euro.  
> $114.00 shipped.  These guys have the same for $104.00, but their web site 
> crashes when you try to get shipping costs.
> 
> Not good.
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
>> On Jun 4, 2016, at 9:46 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> iI have found a different place to order from that my last order was about 
>> 40-50 less for the exact same parts from autohaus. I ordered on Wednesday 
>> with free shipping and fedex delivered my stuff Saturday. Wow.  It's 
>> Importec.com.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I just bought a Behr/Hella fan clutch for the 1994 S420 from FCP Euro.  $114.00 
shipped.  These guys have the same for $104.00, but their web site crashes when 
you try to get shipping costs.

Not good.

Dan


> On Jun 4, 2016, at 9:46 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> iI have found a different place to order from that my last order was about 
> 40-50 less for the exact same parts from autohaus. I ordered on Wednesday 
> with free shipping and fedex delivered my stuff Saturday. Wow.  It's 
> Importec.com.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 


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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

iI have found a different place to order from that my last order was about 
40-50 less for the exact same parts from autohaus. I ordered on Wednesday with 
free shipping and fedex delivered my stuff Saturday. Wow.  It's Importec.com.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 4, 2016, at 7:49 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Is Lemforder a quality replacement for the lower Ball joint.
> AutoAZ wants $32.00 for Lemforder
> Northlake wants 57.00 and doesn't indicate manufacturer. 
> Both prices include shipping charges.
> Thanks,
> Mike
> 
> 
> Michael E. Esh
> m...@barr.com
> michael...@mac.com
> (C) 231.894.5505
> 
> On May 26, 2016, at 01:25 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes 
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> If your joint is making noise, the boot probably failed long ago. Visual 
> inspection of the boots is easy. Take a look at the steering joint boots and 
> guide (brake) rod mount while you are underneath. The job requires 
> considerable disassembly so it may be worth replacing other failing rubber at 
> the same time.
> 
> The actual ball joints are cheap, good ones are only like $30 ea. The 
> required labor is not cheap. I think my last ones (for W126) were TRW and 
> they are fine. Replacing them requires removing all the brake stuff and then 
> removing the steering knuckle, which requires a couple cheap presses. Most 
> folks beat out the old knuckle with a big hammer (4 lb min). Pressing in the 
> new one requires a special press tool (like $300+) although there is a 
> cheaper and effectie "pipe-like" tool (available on ebay) that you use with a 
> 12-20 ton press. A few folks have reported success using a standard C-clamp 
> ball-joint kit but I'm skeptical that this would damage the new joint. I did 
> the job without using spring compressor (although I have one); the shock and 
> wood block (under the LCA) held the lower control arm while the knuckle was 
> removed. But replacing most of the other rubber (except upper control arm) 
> will require a good spring compressor.
> 
> Scott
> 
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D
> 
> Thanks fellas,
> I'll take it in have it checked. Then the appropriate parts from NorthLake.
> Mike
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> On May 24, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Rusty used to sell a front suspension kit, do it all at once for several 
> hundred
> bucks and then you're done with it for another 20 years.
> I'd think the handling would get very scary before it wore enough to come
> apart catastrophically.
> If you plan to keep it for the rest of your life, starmarked is probably the 
> best,
> unless you can buy the OEM part made to the same specs as the ones they
> ship to MBZ.
> Northlake has two very different front suspension drawings on their web site,
> is this the right one? (1163330927)
> 
> http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/parts/1985/Mercedes-
> Benz/300D/index.cfm?action=partDetail=FRONT%20SUSPENSION
> roup=WHEELS%20%26%20FRONT%20SUSPENSION=FRONT%20SU
> SPENSION=Lower%20ball%20joint=1163330927
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Fred Moir via Mercedes]

Dr B favoured Lemforder or OE.
Have you changed your FUSES?

Fred Moir.
Lynn MA.
Diesel preferred.


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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

Is Lemforder a quality replacement for the lower Ball joint.
AutoAZ wants $32.00 for Lemforder
Northlake wants 57.00 and doesn't indicate manufacturer.
Both prices include shipping charges.
Thanks,
Mike
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Lemforder should be fine, IMHO.

Dan


> On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:49 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Is Lemforder a quality replacement for the lower Ball joint.
> AutoAZ wants $32.00 for Lemforder
> Northlake wants 57.00 and doesn't indicate manufacturer. 
> Both prices include shipping charges.
> Thanks,
> Mike
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Is Lemforder a quality replacement for the lower Ball joint.
AutoAZ wants $32.00 for Lemforder
Northlake wants 57.00 and doesn't indicate manufacturer. 
Both prices include shipping charges.
Thanks,
Mike


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On May 26, 2016, at 01:25 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes 
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

If your joint is making noise, the boot probably failed long ago. Visual 
inspection of the boots is easy. Take a look at the steering joint boots and 
guide (brake) rod mount while you are underneath. The job requires considerable 
disassembly so it may be worth replacing other failing rubber at the same time.

The actual ball joints are cheap, good ones are only like $30 ea. The required labor is 
not cheap. I think my last ones (for W126) were TRW and they are fine. Replacing them 
requires removing all the brake stuff and then removing the steering knuckle, which 
requires a couple cheap presses. Most folks beat out the old knuckle with a big hammer (4 
lb min). Pressing in the new one requires a special press tool (like $300+) although 
there is a cheaper and effectie "pipe-like" tool (available on ebay) that you 
use with a 12-20 ton press. A few folks have reported success using a standard C-clamp 
ball-joint kit but I'm skeptical that this would damage the new joint. I did the job 
without using spring compressor (although I have one); the shock and wood block (under 
the LCA) held the lower control arm while the knuckle was removed. But replacing most of 
the other rubber (except upper control arm) will require a good spring compressor.

Scott

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

Thanks fellas,
I'll take it in have it checked. Then the appropriate parts from NorthLake.
Mike

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On May 24, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Rusty used to sell a front suspension kit, do it all at once for several hundred
bucks and then you're done with it for another 20 years.
I'd think the handling would get very scary before it wore enough to come
apart catastrophically.
If you plan to keep it for the rest of your life, starmarked is probably the 
best,
unless you can buy the OEM part made to the same specs as the ones they
ship to MBZ.
Northlake has two very different front suspension drawings on their web site,
is this the right one? (1163330927)

http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/parts/1985/Mercedes-
Benz/300D/index.cfm?action=partDetail=FRONT%20SUSPENSION
roup=WHEELS%20%26%20FRONT%20SUSPENSION=FRONT%20SU
SPENSION=Lower%20ball%20joint=1163330927
ehicleid=90672=217496
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Scott Ritchey via Mercedes]

If your joint is making noise, the boot probably failed long ago.  Visual 
inspection of the boots is easy.  Take a look at the steering joint boots and 
guide (brake) rod mount while you are underneath.  The job requires 
considerable disassembly so it may be worth replacing other failing rubber at 
the same time.

The actual ball joints are cheap, good ones are only like $30 ea.  The required 
labor is not cheap.  I think my last ones (for W126) were TRW and they are 
fine.  Replacing them requires removing all the brake stuff and then removing 
the steering knuckle, which requires a couple cheap presses.  Most folks beat 
out the old knuckle with a big hammer (4 lb min).  Pressing in the new one 
requires a special press tool (like $300+) although there is a cheaper and 
effectie "pipe-like" tool (available on ebay) that you use with a 12-20 ton 
press.  A few folks have reported success using a standard C-clamp ball-joint 
kit but I'm skeptical that this would damage the new joint.  I did the job 
without using  spring compressor (although I have one); the shock and wood 
block (under the LCA) held the lower control arm while the knuckle was removed. 
 But replacing most of the other rubber (except upper control arm) will require 
a good spring compressor.

Scott

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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Mike Esh via Mercedes
> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:28 AM
> To: Mitch Haley <mi...@mitchellhaley.com>; Mercedes Discussion List
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> Cc: Mike Esh <michael...@mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D
> 
> Thanks fellas,
> I'll take it in have it checked.  Then the appropriate parts from NorthLake.
> Mike
> 
> Michael E. Esh
> m...@barr.com
> michael...@mac.com
> (C) 231.894.5505
> 
> On May 24, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Rusty used to sell a front suspension kit, do it all at once for several 
> hundred
> bucks and then you're done with it for another 20 years.
> I'd think the handling would get very scary before it wore enough to come
> apart catastrophically.
> If you plan to keep it for the rest of your life, starmarked is probably the 
> best,
> unless you can buy the OEM part made to the same specs as the ones they
> ship to MBZ.
> Northlake has two very different front suspension drawings on their web site,
> is this the right one? (1163330927)
> 
> http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/parts/1985/Mercedes-
> Benz/300D/index.cfm?action=partDetail=FRONT%20SUSPENSION
> roup=WHEELS%20%26%20FRONT%20SUSPENSION=FRONT%20SU
> SPENSION=Lower%20ball%20joint=1163330927
> ehicleid=90672=217496
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Northlake is AWESOME - on the basis of one order.

On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 9:28 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Thanks fellas,
> I'll take it in have it checked.  Then the appropriate parts from
> NorthLake.
> Mike
>
> Michael E. Esh
> m...@barr.com
> michael...@mac.com
> (C) 231.894.5505
>
> On May 24, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> Rusty used to sell a front suspension kit, do it all at once for several
> hundred bucks and then you're done with it for another 20 years. I'd think
> the handling would get very scary before it wore enough to come apart
> catastrophically. If you plan to keep it for the rest of your life,
> starmarked is probably the best, unless you can buy the OEM part made to
> the same specs as the ones they ship to MBZ.
> Northlake has two very different front suspension drawings on their web
> site, is this the right one? (1163330927)
>
>
> http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/parts/1985/Mercedes-Benz/300D/index.cfm?action=partDetail=FRONT%20SUSPENSION=WHEELS%20%26%20FRONT%20SUSPENSION=FRONT%20SUSPENSION=Lower%20ball%20joint=1163330927=90672=217496
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks fellas,
I'll take it in have it checked.  Then the appropriate parts from NorthLake.
Mike

Michael E. Esh
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(C) 231.894.5505

On May 24, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
wrote:


Rusty used to sell a front suspension kit, do it all at once for several hundred bucks and then you're done with it for another 20 years. 
I'd think the handling would get very scary before it wore enough to come apart catastrophically. 
If you plan to keep it for the rest of your life, starmarked is probably the best, unless you can buy the OEM part made to the same specs as the ones they ship to MBZ.

Northlake has two very different front suspension drawings on their web site, 
is this the right one? (1163330927)

http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/parts/1985/Mercedes-Benz/300D/index.cfm?action=partDetail=FRONT%20SUSPENSION=WHEELS%20%26%20FRONT%20SUSPENSION=FRONT%20SUSPENSION=Lower%20ball%20joint=1163330927=90672=217496
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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Rusty used to sell a front suspension kit, do it all at once for several hundred bucks and then you're done with it for another 20 years. I'd think the handling would get very scary before it wore enough to come apart catastrophically. If you plan to keep it for the rest of your life, starmarked is probably the best, unless you can buy the OEM part made to the same specs as the ones they ship to MBZ.Northlake has two very different front suspension drawings on their web site, is this the right one? (1163330927)http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/parts/1985/Mercedes-Benz/300D/index.cfm?action="">
 

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Re: [MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Michael,

There is a risk that the ball joint will completely fail, at which point
you rapidly transition from a driver into a passenger, and Bad Things
happen when that wheel comes off.

In your shoes, I would get that joint replaced ASAP.  I had one get
questionable, I had squeaking going on that I could not diagnose, and then
one day the steering got a bit funny and "Ah HAH!" I knew that was a ball
joint, so I had the car towed to my Indie for repair.

Have the other joint evaluated, if the boot is compromised it must be
replaced.  If the boot is intact, a good MB mechanic can check the joint
for play, and then advise you accordingly.  If no play, really no need to
replace it unless you want to be proactive.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 7:28 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> My left/ drivers side lower ball joint is screeching and complaining every
> time I go over a bump.
> Is this normally replaced in pairs or can I just replace the one side?
> Is it ok to continue driving the vehicle until I have the part replaced?
> I seen prices from $17.00 to $44.00. I plan on driving this vehicle for
> many more years and do not want to do this again.
> Any recommendation on a supplier and manufacturer would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Mike
> Michael Esh
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[MBZ] Ball joint(s) 1985 300D

[Michael Esh via Mercedes]

My left/ drivers side lower ball joint is screeching and complaining every time 
I go over a bump. 
Is this normally replaced in pairs or can I just replace the one side?
Is it ok to continue driving the vehicle until I have the part replaced?
I seen prices from $17.00 to $44.00. I plan on driving this vehicle for many 
more years and do not want to do this again. 
Any recommendation on a supplier and manufacturer would be appreciated. 
Thanks,
Mike 
Michael Esh
231-894-5505


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