Hey everyone,

My 300TD was wrecked at some point in its history. The body shop did pretty well but who ever put the front end steering and suspension back together cut a few corners. I need to ID this part pictured below with the white arrows pointing at it. Then if any one has any tips for replacing it, because mine is bent pretty badly on the driver's side, I would love to hear them. Also anyone that has a good source for finding a replacement I would like to know.

Click to enlarge

__________________
1987 250D
1984 300TD
1983 300D
2002 Chevy 2500HD Diesel
1995 Dodge 12 valve Cummins Dually
All Biodiesel Powered

Control rods??

__________________
1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Guide rods.

Three total parts, Guide rod mount
Guide Rod
Guide rod repair kit for end that connects to control arm.

Replacement Guide Rods are available. Here on this board through Fastlane.
And probably through a popular auction site.
Maybe available from a local auto parts store.

__________________
80 300D 340K Owned 30 yrs
83 300SD 440K Owned 9 yrs - Daily Driver 150mi/day
02 Z71 Suburban 117,000
15 Toyota Prius 2600 miles
00 Harley Sportster 24k
09 Yamaha R6
03 Ninja 250

Thanks rhodes,

That is just what I wanted to know...now maybe she'll stop eating tires...