Corrosion is your biggest problem.

http://mb.braingears.com/126_DISC1/program/Chassis/33-615.pdf

Don't use a press to insert the new ones, use a large wrench on it's side to knock the new ones in. Make sure the seam is aligned with the drain.

You may want to get the complete replacement.

http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/wizard.jsp?partner=mercedesshop&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&cookieid=1KN038G9V1QF00N8B5&year=1987&make=MB&model=300-SDL-001&category=L&part=Suspension+Brng+Brkt

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.