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05-10-2018, 02:32 PM
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The guide rod length is not necessarily the same as what it replaced, the eccentric is an adjustment too. If you cant free up the the tie rod assemblies, they aren't expensive.
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05-10-2018, 02:56 PM
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I would say you need to find a different alignment shop. All the adjustments should be within the realm of most any alignment shop out there. My bet is there is nothing wrong with your tie rods.
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05-10-2018, 06:01 PM
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I cranked on the guide rod 10 or so rotations and it tracks nearly 100% straight now. Steering wheel is ever so slightly off center but it's way better than before. Still going to change tie rods and what not though. Thanks to all who posted on here, you guys have really helped me out
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05-10-2018, 06:43 PM
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So, what technique did you use to remove the spring?
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05-10-2018, 07:23 PM
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Putting it back in, i bought a spring compressor and had to REALLY compress it to get it back in. But it all went fairly smoothly
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05-10-2018, 08:34 PM
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 . Seriously though, you should probably take it somewhere and get a complete alignment.
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05-10-2018, 11:06 PM
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If it drives nicely without pulling I might just try to get the toe adjusted. Usually that is about all that needs doing.
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05-11-2018, 09:51 AM
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11-23-2018, 11:14 PM
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I finally got some time to fix the car, it does great now. Replaced the following
Lower ball joints New UCAs Bilstein shocks New coil springs/larger spring pad New guide rod mounts New LCA Bushings New tie rods/ends New center drag link New steering damper And also some Maxxis Buckshot II's Period correct fog lights coming soon https://flic.kr/p/PmH8aa https://flic.kr/p/2d3qrjQ https://flic.kr/p/PmH7oF https://flic.kr/p/QZ6pjh https://flic.kr/p/2bJfJrV https://flic.kr/p/PaZSZi https://flic.kr/p/PmH9iH https://flic.kr/p/PmH9iH
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11-24-2018, 11:12 PM
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Well Done !
I assume it now drives *much* better ? .
? You don't like the correct factory installed fog lamps ? .
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11-26-2018, 04:49 PM
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Thanks! It is light years better. I just thought the w123 was a good driving car... Now it has much more confidence when hitting bumps, no where near the body roll, no weird popping and clunking, etc. Tracks straight and all.
I don't mind the factory fogs, I just want some extra ones for when I'm out in the woods offroading. My goal is to eventually find a w116 in Excellent shape and keep it bone stock as a highway cruiser. This 300d, IMO, is too far gone in some aspects to entirely restore it and make it a perfect car. One frame horn where the bumper mounts is pushed back from previous owner wrecking it, it leaks some water in the cabin from the passenger hood hinge drain/battery area. Needs an entire repaint. Vacuum leaks. A/C system is a mess, harness is cut, etc. Mechanically the car is excellent. Trans shifts great, no vibrations, very little smoke on cold start up, idles and runs miraculously smooth. Cranks on first or second revolution. So I just like the car as a daily, that I don't have to worry about getting dinged up in a parking lot, etc. And having some fun with it. For ~$2500 ($400 car + ~$2000 parts) I can't think of anything more fun
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