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Old 06-25-2011, 05:33 PM
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W126 Trailing Arm / Rear Lower Control Arm

Hey everyone,

I was wondering what you guys would recommend me do with this :


As far as I see it my options are:

1) Weld it up on the car. Use 16 ga metal or better. Coat.

2) Take it off the car, weld it up using 16 ga metal or better. Coat. Re install

3) Replace with good unit from junkyard car. Last time I was at the yard there was a 500SEL and 420SEL. I'm not sure if they are still there or not.

I have all the tools necessary to complete any of the options.

I'm trying to minimize cash spending. I recon a junkyard would want $200+ for that arm. I helped my buddy replace one once, it wasnt a very fun task.

How feasible is #1? Thats kind of what I'm leaning towards.
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