I have a '83 300CD veggie mobile.... I also have a pair of tie rods from an '88 300e... can I use those tie rods on my '83?

it is a bit of a stretch.... but they do perform the same function

Thanks!

No, they are physically different. In fact, even the right and left are different. Use the CORRECT PARTS. Its what STEERS the car!!

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1. '83 is most likely a W123 Chassis... '88 is a W124.
2."Hump on Over" to your Internet Purveyor of Choice...
(A.K.A. Fastlane @ top of page)
AND LOOK UP BOTH TIE RODS by Application (Chassis)...
ARE they the same part number?

You've now successfully answered your own question.

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Hey,Carnac
With JC's old Prognostication Moniker ,why couldn't you "Predict" whether
the Tie rods would work?

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