Re: [MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

Rich wrote: Also, worth taking the BJs and associated bits to a Benz shop to have them press the new BJ in with the proper tool, will take just a few minutes and not cost much, Fmiser wrote: Unless the nearest shop is over 100 miles [160 km] away. Then it can be quicker

[MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

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 -- RR BJ's or RR LCA's. I'd like the list's comments please? Sorry if I missed this

Re: [MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

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 Sent from my iPhone On Jul 22, 2014, at 2:23 PM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Hey

Re: [MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

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

Re: [MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

first equipment quality is among the most dismal of hte chinese crap. On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 5:39 PM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 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

Re: [MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

I figured with a name like 1st equip Quality they must be hiding something! Thanks1 Larry On 7/22/2014 5:46 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: first equipment quality is among the most dismal of hte chinese crap. On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 5:39 PM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

I've recently done this job, and I replaced the ball joints and then later the bushings. My advice: replace entire lower control arm. FAR less work, only a spring compressor and a saw-z-all are required. Buy all new eccentric bolts. Removing and replacing the ball joints requires a press and a

Re: [MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

I would also suggest you do both sides at once, if one is bad the other is not far behind, and it is far easier to do when you are set up to do it. Also, worth taking the BJs and associated bits to a Benz shop to have them press the new BJ in with the proper tool, will take just a few minutes

Re: [MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

This should say: Installing the new bushings requires a large clamp to press them in. vice new ball joints. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

Thanks Max! Damn, I have to rethink my whole approach. new LCAs are $192 ea. but the BJs and Bushings are much less. I was going to buy the BJ and Bushings but it sounds like I may have trouble doing that Hmmm... BTW, there's a BMW shop nearby - I wonder if they can press the BJs out

Re: [MBZ] W124 LCA's Vs BJ's?

Thanks again for the help! BTW, please know I am planning this repair based on what ya'll tell me - I appreciate everything people are telling me! Regardless how minor it might appear to you, to me, it may be a major input!. I did the evaporator because it was relatively simple. I