i dont know for sure, but the front suspension on the 107 when i have looked at one looks a lot like a 115 suspension, not at all like a 380se or sel.

tom w

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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.

Hi again,
The local inde is the one that told me he thought it might be the same as the 380SEL, it reminds me a lot of the front suspension on my '75 280C. I called the local Foster Auto Parts, and they said it is the same as some other cars, but wouldn't give me the interchange. I guess I'll have to call a yard that specializes in Mercedes parts.

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'01 ML320
'82 300D 4.3L V6/T700R4 conversion
'82 380SL, '86 560SL engine/trans. installed
'79 450SL, digital servo update
'75 280C

The front end and rear suspesion is the same as the w114 and w115 cars. E.g. a 1969 220D. The big tires and heavy weight of the v-8 107 models is just too much stress on the control arm mounts. The 107 subframe used to even have a 115 part number. The major change is that the 107 had vented rotors. The 560 might be different however, as they had a redesigned rear suspension. Replacing the subframe is a big $$$ job due to the labor involved.

Somewhere in that SL site is a pic step by step description of a subframe swap,you don't even have to pull the engine.
Undo the four mounts,diconnect your brakes ,support the engine from above disconnect the engine mounts,'Disconnect the steering and check the steering box mounts while you're there and the installation is a reverse.
Use a used subframe from a W115 ( four cylinder car but NOT a diesel) and you may even locate one with "A" arm joints etc.Order a new mount bush kit and change the rubbers while you are there.I think you'll find that the joint broke as result of worn bushes on the "A" arms.
It's a weekends work for the DIY enthusiast ,a proper Merc shop can do it in 4 hours ,including alignment .The hold up is whether or not you used a new part or had an old part cleaned up and repainted etc.

aha!

cool

tom w

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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.

Hi there,
I found a front subframe from a 115 - it IS a diesel, though. Mercmad6.3, why did you exclude the diesel subframe? I hope the difference is minor, as I already paid for this one. To all appearances it is identical, but of course since it was still in the car it's hard to tell for sure.

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Richard Wooldridge
'01 ML320
'82 300D 4.3L V6/T700R4 conversion
'82 380SL, '86 560SL engine/trans. installed
'79 450SL, digital servo update
'75 280C

Hi,the only reason I suggested using any other subframe ,apart from a Diesel part,was that I often find the diesel cars have been former taxi's and the subframes have done millions of miles... , being in the US that would hardly be the case for you I guess.
Good luck!!