Here it is more than a year later and I am still undecided on whether I want to do this suspension work myself. I am stalling for the usual reasons: money, time, etc. It doesn't seem like my cars' driving condition is worsening, but as you all know these problems just don't fix themselves.
Since my last post I brought the car in to MB just for a second opinion and they agreed with my indy mechanic: Front LCA, front lower ball joints and front/rear shocks. My guy can do it for about 2k parts/labor. MB was about 1k more of course.
I got access to a lift and basic tools at work, but I'm not sure if I would need any additional specialty tools for this job. I am also having no luck finding a shop repair manual for my 1996 E320.
I guess I am just looking for any addtional ideas or opinions about my project. In a previous post I have had guys say that suspension jobs are a nightmare and you are just better off paying for the labor and being done with it. But, that's like $900! As long as I have the right tools and instructions I am confident I can do this job.
Thanks. Hiroshi