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04-29-2005, 06:12 PM
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Thrust Arm Replacement
I have done some serious reading this afternoon on the above subject and have a couple of questions. I am planning on replacing my worn thrust arms this weekend and need to know if there are any special tricks I need to know about before I get knee deep in this project. I understand the axles need to be horizontal before tightening down the new ones, but do I have to remove the springs and such before I start?
I guess I am a glutton for punishment because this will be the second weekend in a row that I will be venturing into unknown (to me) territory. Mike
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05-01-2005, 08:35 PM
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Ok I buy. What is a "thrust arm" in a W123. I am not familiar with this name. Since I have completely rebuilt 2 W123's suspensions maybe you can give us a hint as to what part you are refering. We will gladely help you.
Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990 1980 240D, owned 1990-1992 1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993 1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004 1999 E300, owned 1999-2003 1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD 1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995 1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons) 1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004 2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver 1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold) 2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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05-03-2005, 05:59 PM
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The part I was refering to is also called the torsion bar if I am not mistaken. I tackled this job this past Satruday without incident. Thrust arm is what Performance Products calls this part, thus me refering to it by this name. As i understand, there are several different names for all of the parts in the rear suspension of this car. Why so many names is beyond me.
Mike
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05-03-2005, 06:19 PM
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05-03-2005, 08:57 PM
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Yes I am. I have never seen any of these parts on the rear end of a 123. My life would be much easier if the 124 didn't have them either. Not that any of the parts have been especially hard to replace, but there's just one more thing to go wrong on an aging car.
Mike
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05-03-2005, 09:14 PM
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Ahhhh
 I was thinking of the W123, My mistake. I see the W124 listed. Glad you got it done. Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990 1980 240D, owned 1990-1992 1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993 1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004 1999 E300, owned 1999-2003 1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD 1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995 1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons) 1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004 2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver 1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold) 2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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