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front suspension 87 300SDL
Recent purchased and i'm finding new stuff every day.
pics: 1. passenger Upper control arm boot cracked & dry. I assume this need replacing. 2. passenger LCA bushing. moves just a little, maybe a 1/16" vertical. drivers side good. makes noise going over bumps and vibration at 65-70. 3. yeah, what is that thing and why is there rubber sticking out of it? is it a motor mount? I've read DIY threads and I should be able to replace the UCA & LCA if I follow the directions, right? they all seem to be for a W123 though. I'm not saying its simple but do-able. any help or suggestions would be appreciated. TIA
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Looks like you should go for the whole front end deal:
- upper control arms (ball joints are integral) - lower ball joints - LCA inboard bushings - guide rod bushings - guide rod mount bushings (in the third picture, 2 per side) - guide rod bushings at LCA - sway bar end bushings - sway bar middle bushings Start looking for a spring compressor if you will DIY. Otherwise it's about $2000 for parts an labor at an independent shop. How do the steering bits look? Sixto 87 300D |
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suspension 87 300 sdl
thanks sixto, I don't know what steering bits are. steering seems to be pretty good with no play just vibration at 65-70. still seems driveable around town but i'm leery of taking a long trip. are there threads with pics and names to helpo me identify those things you mentioned, like guide bushings, sway bars, etc.
I've been around cars a long time but never botrhered to learn all the terms for the steering and suspension.
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I love snow 87 300SDL 245K (so far) 85 300cd 253K (so far) 2000 Chevy Silverado (gasser) 1993 Chevy 4x4 Diesel (auction truck) 2000 Monte Carlo (wife's car) Is evolution true, or is Jesus the creator. (John 1:1-3) I would rather trust Jesus on this one, Bill www.BillBaileyMinistries.org |
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Here's a parts breakdown pilfered from performanceparts.com. You can check that site but they don't have a complete list of names either.
Sixto 87 300D |
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about my first post suspension 87 300sdl
Is there anyone in Pinellas County Florida (Tampa Bay) that I could talk to about doing these changes before I get started? a little instructions would go a long way in my confidence level if nothing else. TIA.
and thankks sixto
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I love snow 87 300SDL 245K (so far) 85 300cd 253K (so far) 2000 Chevy Silverado (gasser) 1993 Chevy 4x4 Diesel (auction truck) 2000 Monte Carlo (wife's car) Is evolution true, or is Jesus the creator. (John 1:1-3) I would rather trust Jesus on this one, Bill www.BillBaileyMinistries.org |
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