Has anyone bought the front suspension kits?
07-19-2011, 06:23 PM
#1
Has anyone bought the front suspension kits?
There are a few front suspension kits on eBay that have: control arms, end links, tie rod ends inner/outer. I have found all of the parts individually for ~$400 total from various suppliers, yet would much rather just buy an entire kit for $300 and pay once for shipping.
So I'm looking for reviews, anyone have experience with these kits? are they OEM quality? or cheap knock offs? or have a hookup to get all the parts?
My front suspension is mushy and clunks. I need both new bushings and end links, so I figured I'd replace everything at once and get an alignment done. At 195K kms I figure its time to spend a bit of $$$ and get the car feeling new again.
So I'm looking for reviews, anyone have experience with these kits? are they OEM quality? or cheap knock offs? or have a hookup to get all the parts?
My front suspension is mushy and clunks. I need both new bushings and end links, so I figured I'd replace everything at once and get an alignment done. At 195K kms I figure its time to spend a bit of $$$ and get the car feeling new again.
07-19-2011, 10:32 PM
#3
Super Moderator
Sourced all the aforementioned (OEM ZF Lemförder) hardware from my local wholesaler.
Retrofit superseded and cross-pollinated EPC goodies from MB’s parts bins while doing so.
Specific PNs available upon request.
Can’t speak to BC pricing, though it’ll go down the road as if were new when you’re done.
Retrofit superseded and cross-pollinated EPC goodies from MB’s parts bins while doing so.
Specific PNs available upon request.
Can’t speak to BC pricing, though it’ll go down the road as if were new when you’re done.
07-20-2011, 11:28 AM
#4
Sourced all the aforementioned (OEM ZF Lemförder) hardware from my local wholesaler.
Retrofit superseded and cross-pollinated EPC goodies from MB’s parts bins while doing so.
Specific PNs available upon request.
Can’t speak to BC pricing, though it’ll go down the road as if were new when you’re done.
Retrofit superseded and cross-pollinated EPC goodies from MB’s parts bins while doing so.
Specific PNs available upon request.
Can’t speak to BC pricing, though it’ll go down the road as if were new when you’re done.
07-20-2011, 12:48 PM
#5
Super Member
I'm pretty wary of non-OEM kits after buying one for our e28 M5 front end a few years back. Tie-rod ends had excessive free play out of the box as did the replacement set sent out.
07-21-2011, 12:11 AM
#6
Super Moderator
Longitudinal caster arms:
(LH) 204 330 43 11
(RH) 204 330 44 11
^ Note these PNs are supplied without bushings.
Specify two 211 333 11 14 for reduced deflection and increased longevity.
Lateral camber arms:
(LH) 204 330 19 11
(RH) 204 330 20 11
Outer tie rods:
(LH) 203 330 39 03
(RH) 203 330 40 03
Inner tie rods:
two 230 338 00 15 (not a typo)
&
Rack boot kit with clamps:
two 203 463 02 96
10mm/12mm anti-roll bar links:
two 203 320 26 89
two 203 320 29 89
respectively
The anti-roll bar bushings are subject to wear and often a source of untoward noises.
They’re diameter- and VIN-specific. Recommend they be replaced as a matter of course during routine chassis maintenance.
photo credit mtnman82
(LH) 204 330 43 11
(RH) 204 330 44 11
^ Note these PNs are supplied without bushings.
Specify two 211 333 11 14 for reduced deflection and increased longevity.
Lateral camber arms:
(LH) 204 330 19 11
(RH) 204 330 20 11
Outer tie rods:
(LH) 203 330 39 03
(RH) 203 330 40 03
Inner tie rods:
two 230 338 00 15 (not a typo)
&
Rack boot kit with clamps:
two 203 463 02 96
10mm/12mm anti-roll bar links:
two 203 320 26 89
two 203 320 29 89
respectively
The anti-roll bar bushings are subject to wear and often a source of untoward noises.
They’re diameter- and VIN-specific. Recommend they be replaced as a matter of course during routine chassis maintenance.
photo credit mtnman82
03-18-2013, 10:16 PM
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SLK55, S65
did you ever get those?
I am looking to replace them along with the front struts on my 2001 S55
Here is the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130799888712
I am looking to replace them along with the front struts on my 2001 S55
Here is the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130799888712
