SL/R129: trw control arm from factory?
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2002 sl500
trw control arm from factory?
I am in the process of replacing the front suspension bushings and shocks on my 2002 sl500.
while removing all the associated parts I see that the control arm & ball joint have TRW & a TRWE stamped on them in addition to what looks like a Mercedes paper sticker with part numbers.
I wasn't aware that TRW was a factory supplier- or could my 30K mile car which i have had since April had new control arms installed?
if I decide to replace the complete arm what manufacture is the closest in quality to oem?
thank you
while removing all the associated parts I see that the control arm & ball joint have TRW & a TRWE stamped on them in addition to what looks like a Mercedes paper sticker with part numbers.
I wasn't aware that TRW was a factory supplier- or could my 30K mile car which i have had since April had new control arms installed?
if I decide to replace the complete arm what manufacture is the closest in quality to oem?
thank you
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From: Buffalo
97 SL600, 13 BMW M5, 00 BMW M5
I am in the process of replacing the front suspension bushings and shocks on my 2002 sl500.
while removing all the associated parts I see that the control arm & ball joint have TRW & a TRWE stamped on them in addition to what looks like a Mercedes paper sticker with part numbers.
I wasn't aware that TRW was a factory supplier- or could my 30K mile car which i have had since April had new control arms installed?
if I decide to replace the complete arm what manufacture is the closest in quality to oem?
thank you
while removing all the associated parts I see that the control arm & ball joint have TRW & a TRWE stamped on them in addition to what looks like a Mercedes paper sticker with part numbers.
I wasn't aware that TRW was a factory supplier- or could my 30K mile car which i have had since April had new control arms installed?
if I decide to replace the complete arm what manufacture is the closest in quality to oem?
thank you
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From: Lutz, FL
1997 MB SL600
A paper sticker strongly suggests a replacement.
Check the dealership service history or one of the crash websites for clues to prior damage.
Not a thing wrong with TRW, Meyle or Lemforder. I've used them all on my SL with no issues.
Check the dealership service history or one of the crash websites for clues to prior damage.
Not a thing wrong with TRW, Meyle or Lemforder. I've used them all on my SL with no issues.
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2002 sl500
I have both an auto check & carfax report that show no accident history.
My original plan was to replace the complete control arm , but I am going to try replacing just the bushing ,with Mercedes bushing. That is if I can do this job with out buying an expensive tool to extract and install the bushing.
if I have an issue it might be cheaper to buy the complete arm.
Has anyone made a tool with sockets and threaded rod?
Thank for the feedback.
My original plan was to replace the complete control arm , but I am going to try replacing just the bushing ,with Mercedes bushing. That is if I can do this job with out buying an expensive tool to extract and install the bushing.
if I have an issue it might be cheaper to buy the complete arm.
Has anyone made a tool with sockets and threaded rod?
Thank for the feedback.
