Originally Posted by 89-300ce

It's figured. The ball joint from mercedes fit. Even though it measured a bit smaller than the original one I pulled out it did press in properly. Maybe there was enough rust on the old one to throw off my measurements.

The Lemforder however certainly did not fit, although it was identical in appearance, so it was the proper model ball joint. I'm not sure how to explain that. I would think something like that would be picked up through quality control.

Here's a question. This car is a keeper. Front springs are a bit sagged. I'm sure the ball joint on the other side is due. Should I just do the control arm bushings, springs, and ball joint and be done with it or should I perform the individual repairs as they come due?