84 300d sold for $20,000 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #1 09-22-2019, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wallbenz

looking for help...

looking to buy 85 300sd... but my OLD mechanic- said I should be warned about unavailable parts-- like NO Thrust arm/bushings around??? Is he right? I tried trying to research... and can't even find that part... is it also called something else?

I used to own 1984 300sd- 280k-- and this mechanic used to service it 25 years ago

please let me know on this thrust arm... i found a car I like... but fear buying-- due to clunk when came to near stop from front suspension... otherwise car/motor looked sound

As far as I know, EVERY suspension part that could wear out on a W126 is available, and probably from several manufacturers.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperCat/3339/3339-Suspension-Steering.htm

No need to worry, these cars are still repairable, and actually at less cost than many newer cars......Rich

wallbenz · #2 09-22-2019, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

As far as I know, EVERY suspension part that could wear out on a W126 is available, and probably from several manufacturers.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperCat/3339/3339-Suspension-Steering.htm

No need to worry, these cars are still repairable, and actually at less cost than many newer cars......Rich

Thanks- But my concern is when I research "Thrust arm/and bushing"-- nothing comes up... so is this part- commonly called something else??? and My OLD mechanic- out of touch-- cuz he never sees these OLD SD's anymore?

barry12345 · #3 10-04-2019, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wallbenz

Thanks- But my concern is when I research "Thrust arm/and bushing"-- nothing comes up... so is this part- commonly called something else??? and My OLD mechanic- out of touch-- cuz he never sees these OLD SD's anymore?

Yes the name description does not sound right. I think He meant the locator bar and bushing really with the ball type joint. That keeps the lower control arm located.