SL/R129: cracks in suspension
#1
cracks in suspension
i have metal fatigue in my front left and right suspension
noiticed it while changing my cabin air filter
the part number on the cracked bit is: 124 320 04 73
anyone have any opinions/suggestions
thanks
Hersh Singh
excuse the dirty engine bay pictures
left shock:
![](http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3927/left8he.jpg)
right shock:
noiticed it while changing my cabin air filter
the part number on the cracked bit is: 124 320 04 73
anyone have any opinions/suggestions
thanks
Hersh Singh
excuse the dirty engine bay pictures
left shock:
![](http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3927/left8he.jpg)
right shock:
![](http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3057/right8iv.jpg)
Last edited by rellik; 03-19-2006 at 10:15 PM.
#2
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My suggestion would be to repair it. Since this piece is already cracked, its structual integrity is shot, meaning that it will worsen and the crack will expand. Better fix it before it causes more trouble.
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HLG
#3
is that part seperate from the entire shock? or
will i have to replace the entire shock assembly
if the second, it may be a good reason to upgrade to hi-perf shocks and springs
will i have to replace the entire shock assembly
if the second, it may be a good reason to upgrade to hi-perf shocks and springs
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This thread will be very useful:
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r129/357-tip-you-higher-mileage-129-people.html
Has instructions on what needs to be done (DIY) and what may happen if you do not change it.
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-r129/357-tip-you-higher-mileage-129-people.html
Has instructions on what needs to be done (DIY) and what may happen if you do not change it.
#7
Originally Posted by rellik
who are good spring manufacturer recommendations also?
thanks
thanks
go Bilistine! get the sport/hd or the like race ones.. they are awsome! thats what i replaced mine with (4)
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Those are the top shock mounts.
If they go,your shocks will go through your bonnet...It has happened before.
Change them now if you can..they are not very expensive.....
If they go,your shocks will go through your bonnet...It has happened before.
Change them now if you can..they are not very expensive.....
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