The sway bar on these benzes locates the top of the upright which supports the hub, so there is considerable stress put on it beyond what a simple sway bar only would have. It needs a proper connection which means a good weld prepared for correctly.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

That's why I took it to it to a good welder to have the install done

Nice repair! Did you coat it with a decent paint? Also you might consider drilling a hole in the side of the socket and fill it with weld to spread the stress out some. It could still be done. Also a small open hole in the bottom might prevent moisture from building up in the joint.

Now get going on the body while you still have one.

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85 Merc 300D - Unwinding 31 years of wear
86 VW TD
Mahindra Diesel
Iseki Diesel

In 2007 I didn't own a diesel.

Hey,



how was the long term expierience?


Did it hold up well?


Tanks!


Gruß
Volker

The car has had myriad other problems, but the sway bar ends have been fine.

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

While it would be better if someone who actually had it done replied I have since 2007 when I joined no one has said that repair has failed.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Here is a non-welding option. However, it is best if there is still some of the projecting still there to keep the tap drill centered so it goes Stright in. After you drill it with the correct drill size you use a bottoming tap and thread the part you drilled, and you need a longer blot.

You are going to need some sort of tube to act as a spacer as the bare bolt is not as thick as the threaded tube is.

Swaybar repair pictoral, 300SD

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel