After about one year, the Karlyn UCA I installed is starting to fail.
Which brand do you recommend? There's Febi, Meyle & the genuine MB for $500!! Who can afford that? So, Febi or Meyle?

Jeff

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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup
2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end

Of that list, Febi is your best bet.

My general pecking order is:
Mercedes (if not overly expensive), Lemforder, Febi, Meyle.

EDIT: Pelican Parts has TRW which is an original supplier. They'd likely be your best bet.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/PEL_search.cgi?command=show_part_page&please_wait=N&make=MBZ&model=3338&section=SUSSHK&page=2&bookmark=9&part_number=126-330-07-07-M80

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82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

What is not said is what part of the UCA Failed. The Bushing, the Ball Joint or just the Boot.
If only the Bushing Failed You only need to replace that.

Also when you Torqued the Bolt the goes through the Bushing was the Car Sitting on the Ground as it normally would?
I ask the above question because (I only drive about 5,000 Miles a Year, if that much) I have ÜRO Upper Control Arms and ÜRO lower Control Arm Bushings. With the exception of the UCA Boots the ÜRO Upper Control Arms are fine.
Anyway, I have at least 4 Years on those Parts. So I am thinking if the Kaylan Bushing Failed there might be a reason for that.

Moog Upper Control Arm Made in the USA

AC Upper Control Arm made in Italy

Dorman Upper Control Arm are made in China

Movotech Upper Control Arm China

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Genuine MB is available for under $400, but I agree that price is insane. Karlyn = junk, you're lucky you got a year out of it.

Given the currently available brands, TRW is the best bet, at a reasonable price too.

I hope this is a good lesson that the cheapest part in a listing is NOT what you want to buy, unless you enjoy rework, and buying parts twice.

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Thanks for the advice. TRW it will be.
Should UCAs be changed in pairs or am I OK to just do the one?

Jeff

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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup
2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end

Pairs is my recommendation.

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82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

I just installed a set of Moog UCAs in my 300SD. So far so good. I suppose time will tell but they do have a lifetime warranty, so I won't have to pay retail price again.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Oh, yes. Do them in pairs. They usually need it anyway.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

See I doubt Moog actually made them. I wonder who made them for Moog? Hmm

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(4/11/2020: Hi Everyone! I am still taking orders and replying to emails/PMs/etc, I appreciate your patience in these crazy times. Stay safe and healthy!)


82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

I am hoping a reputable manufacturer since Moog is offering a lifetime warranty. It would be silly for them to have poor quality on a lifetime product.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Who`s lifetime? Yours, the car, the company or the country of origin?

These MB`s will go a million miles, some of the parts might get you around the block a couple times.



Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Yep. Lifetime warranties do make you wonder.

At least I stand a good shot at a replacement if one of them fails or is unserviceable in the next few years.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Rusty sold me a karlyn rear end and 1.5yrs later it needs replacing already.

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

I had good luck with Moog. In fact some of the their parts I purchased (mainly GM stuff) were an improvement from the original design.

I Federal Mogul owns Moog and has factories and subs in the US. FM also make parts for TRW.



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- GreaseCar Veg System

I have been familiar with Moog parts for US cars for a long time but this is my first venture with them in the foreign car market parts. I can't complain yet but then again, only time will tell.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge