W126 sliding jaw replacement

[LandYaghtLover]

Had a jaw break, that small plastic part that interfaces into the rail. Bought 4 long ago. Finally replaced one.

The original is peened in as I am sure most know. That means you need to drill it out and somehow install a new one.

Never mind that. Instead I cut one I had from edge to center on the long side. Did this after separating the two halves with a small flat-head screwdriver. Then I simply twisted it. These are very, very strong. I suspect made of some nylon. Once twisted I installed onto the original and still attached "pin". Sorta hard to describe, but it worked like a charm. Only issues was not having the pressure washer installed. But I am not too concerned about that.

Just my two cents. Certainly sped up install and saved some headaches. You will have to do this with the entire regular removed though. But that is pretty easy to remove anyway.