I just had the passenger side rear trailing arm just failed, cracked.

I drive a 300td (wagon), can I use the same trailing arm from a sedan, or do I need one expressly for the wagon?

If not, I can't find a trailing arm for sale new, anybody know a good source for finding one?

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1982 300TD 300,??? miles, daily driver turned donor
1982 300TD, 184,000 miles, daily driver

I believe the arms are the same. I'd look for one from the southwest from a salvage yard.

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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.

Awesome sauce. I'll see what I can find.

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1982 300TD 300,??? miles, daily driver turned donor
1982 300TD, 184,000 miles, daily driver

Last time I saw a new one listed it like $1,200.00.

The one`s from PNP are around $50, you pull. then the backing Plates are always bent, they take off the wheels and set the cars on the ground before they set them in line on the stands. so you will have to use your old plate.

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

I had 2 shipped from a Salvage Yard CA and the Backing Plates were also bent. I blamed it on poor packaging and shipping. But, you have a different explanation.

I just pounded it back in shape and used it.
The ones I got had the E Brake Cables still on the and the E Brakes.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Thanks for the helpful feedback, I'm going to start shopping for parts tomorrow!

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1982 300TD 300,??? miles, daily driver turned donor
1982 300TD, 184,000 miles, daily driver

I should have said, that they aren`t gentle when they are moving the cars around. they really slam them down on the ground, even seen a couple broken Rotors from their abuse in the yards. Some of the Backing Plates are really bent bad.

When removing a Trailing Arm, be sure to leave the cable on, and not cut it off. they are a PITA to get one back in for the Parking Brake.

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

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What he said!

Phil Forrest

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1972 220D "Trudy," named by a friend.

"The 220D sounds good... I suspect it is the only car that you need a calendar for, rather than a stopwatch, when doing acceleration tests."
Tom Abrahamsson

been there done that on the 126! 123 might be compatible too..



on our gold sd
W126 Trailing Arm / Rear Lower Control Arm Rebuilt & Replacement

and this on our green sd
1982 Mercedes 300SD Rear Control Arm Replacement - Imgur

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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've sold a few trailing arms to various forum members.......A Word About Daw_Two...

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

I have two good trailing arms available in Austin, TX.

Shipping might be a deal killer though.

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'85 300TD "Puff The Magic Wagon" - Rolling Resto
'19 Mazda CX-9 Signature - Wife's sled
'21 Morgan 3-Wheeler P101 Edition
'95 E300d - SOLD
'84 300TD "Brown Betty" - Miss this one
'81 240D "China Baby" - Farm grocery getter

If you can verify the Wheel Bearings are OK that might sweeten the Deal a bit.
You might get some idea of the shipping by looking on Ebay.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Hub flanges and bearings have all been removed.

I was prepping these to go the powder coat shop, just like the ones I put on the wagon recently.

Hub flanges are worth $$$$ in good condition...

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'85 300TD "Puff The Magic Wagon" - Rolling Resto
'19 Mazda CX-9 Signature - Wife's sled
'21 Morgan 3-Wheeler P101 Edition
'95 E300d - SOLD
'84 300TD "Brown Betty" - Miss this one
'81 240D "China Baby" - Farm grocery getter

I'm still waiting to get the labor estimate back from the shop. I don't have the time to do this one myself...

Andrewjtx, I'll probably be looking you up soon. We'll see what shipping is, although I find that USPS is about 1/4 cost of FedEx or UPS.

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1982 300TD 300,??? miles, daily driver turned donor
1982 300TD, 184,000 miles, daily driver

Even though you are not doing they job yourself you might want to look up the procedure on replacing the rear wheel bearing (because the Hubs have been removed from the ones you are speaking of) so that you will be able to find out if the Mechanic knows how to do that.

Repair Links
DIY Links by Parts Category - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
PeachPartsWiki: Do It Yourself Articles - Mercedes Vehicles

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel