StarvingArtist

I need a new steering rack. Found a few on pelican parts, but can't find the right mounting bushings. Tried FCP but nothing fits. Love that company but their website drives me nuts every time. Do I have to go to the dealer? Uuuugh

SICAMG

Try the dealer buddy. They are pretty reasonable with stuff like that and I know my dealer pricing is almost lower than what online places,including Ebay, sell for.

StarvingArtist

I do when I have to, as a last resort. I'm not worried about the price, it's their conduct I don't approve of. they have shown themselves to be crooked in the past so I keep my dealings to a minimum.

E55Greasemonkey

genuinemercedesparts.com

Agent-A01

What year is your 211?

2005 and up have a different steering rack

StarvingArtist

It is a CLS55. Only made 1 year, 2006
Thanks Greasemonkey

equitiesguy

Are you looking for just the bushings or the entire rack? I can send you part numbers. Just have to know what you need.

StarvingArtist

I need a rebuilt rack, and I wanted to install it with new mounting bushings. I've got a bunch of maintenance to do
part #s would be great for the bushings, thanks.

equitiesguy

Rockauto has OE steering racks which is Bilstein: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...31843&jsn=2248

Might be easier to find one used or even have yours rebuilt.

Bushings look to be part of the unit itself.

StarvingArtist

Thanks, but I was going to get a rebuilt one at half the cost, only around 500. Seems unlikely that it will come with new bushings, but you never know.

anomadtoo

https://benzparts.autohausofpeoria.c...ar-and-linkage

$427 new? is this it?

Agent-A01

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...ing-2114630366

bushings here

StarvingArtist

Yes, that’s it. About the same price as pelican parts. Not new, rebuilt. Might be a better company to deal with though. Never bought anything from them.
My only complaint with pelican is slow shipping, mostly due to the distance, but I'm not in a hurry. I have a long list of things that don't seem new anymore.

StarvingArtist

That's perfect, thank you. I'd buy everything from those guys if I could find it. I guess I need to search for e55 parts, CLS55 isn't one of the cars listed in the fitment section

anomadtoo

The link I sent is an actual MB dealership parts dept too. some of lowest prices i've found around. For example the camshafts are $230-250 less for each than any other site (from MSRP).

StarvingArtist

I'll save the link then, thanks! Might come in handy in the future.