Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

FCP Euro discount code for $20 off $250: TEAMFCPEURO Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 2, 2020 11:21:45 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes : > The comparison on price is against Lemforder, which come out to about $155 > each. The genuine parts, with 25-30% off list you can get through many >

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

That reminds me - is it possible to re-key a W123 driver's door handle? On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 11:21 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The comparison on price is against Lemforder, which come out to about $155 > each. The genuine parts, with 25-30% off list you

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

The comparison on price is against Lemforder, which come out to about $155 each. The genuine parts, with 25-30% off list you can get through many dealers, come out to $175-$185. I didn't find the TRWs until recently. I'd give them a shot. Moog means nothing to me in terms of Mercedes OEMs...

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

that is about twice what I paid for moog the last time I did LCAs on 124.  What I put on looked correct, and they have done well for several years now. So, while the MB parts are probably good as or better than, they are not "a few dollars more" I suspect trw make the moog or vice versa.  

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

I also buy a lot of stuff from the classic center, they stock a surprising amount of things. Last friday I had them overnight me connecting rod bolts for a M117, they had them in stock. They can certainly get you these. The control arms are: 1243303407 1243303507 List is around $250 each.

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Well, you and Jaime both have good stealers nearby.  Few stealers have parts dept's willing or capable of obtaining parts for 20-50 yr old cars. The CC is the only option for many of us. Dan Penoff via Mercedes January 1, 2020 at 5:44 PM Despite my snarkiness, I

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

moog usta be good too. dummo about now. where are the MB ones made?   by whom? thanks Jaime, good to know! Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes January 1, 2020 at 4:36 PM Lemforder lower control arms are now made in Taiwan. I just returned a set for that reason. I put

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

The local dealer - despite lousy customer service - repaired my 300TD central locking system w/o even telling me, and accurately diagnosed some other serious issues, while charging me the shop minimum. I then had my indy make the repairs at a fraction of what the dealership would have charged.

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Despite my snarkiness, I am in total agreement with Jaime. Yes, both of us have “deals” with *our* dealers, but even taking that out of the equation when the factory part isn’t that much more cost-wise *and* far superior in construction then the aftermarket alternative, why wouldn’t you buy

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Yes, the dealer. It’s crazy not to use them, considering the price and quality. On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 6:25 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > “Genuine 400E LCAs” > > I would assume that’s the stealership. > > -D > > > > On Jan 1, 2020, at 5:52 PM, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

“Genuine 400E LCAs” I would assume that’s the stealership. -D > On Jan 1, 2020, at 5:52 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Where did you get them? What brand? > > --FT > > On 1/1/20 5:36 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: >> Lemforder lower control arms are now made in

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Where did you get them?  What brand? --FT On 1/1/20 5:36 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: Lemforder lower control arms are now made in Taiwan. I just returned a set for that reason. I put genuine 400E LCAs on instead. Only a few bucks more and superior. Jaime On Wed, Jan 1, 2020

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Lemforder lower control arms are now made in Taiwan. I just returned a set for that reason. I put genuine 400E LCAs on instead. Only a few bucks more and superior. Jaime On Wed, Jan 1, 2020 at 4:51 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Lemforder, or MB. BTW, you

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Lemforder, or MB.   BTW, you might call the local stealers or visit their website in search of a LCA.   Since the same one fits many models, they are likely to have one on the shelf. Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes January 1, 2020 at 12:49 AM Yeah I forgot which

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Yeah I forgot which flavor is most favored currently but the 500eboard is a good place to search. Some of the ball joint brands are really crappy and fail quickly. On Tue, Dec 31, 2019, 10:38 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Depends on the quality of the parts,

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Yeah I don't know, she can deal with that part and the mech on it.  I ordered a set of brake pads all around and wear sensors, the light has been flickering so I guess it is time to deal with that.  That will be my Christmas contribution... --FT On 12/31/19 12:30 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Depends on the quality of the parts, cheap LCA may only last a few years. Max Dillon Charleston SC Dec 31, 2019 12:08:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Shop says $400 parts and labor to replace, sounds like a good deal then > if I would need to get into all that > > -_FT > > On 12/31/19

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

for a relatively fast repair, buy the new LCA.  If you replace the strut,  you also need the dust cover, and bearing   I probably forgot somethings too. You can try flaps/amazon.  or pay next day from crockauto. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes December 31, 2019 at

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Shop says $400 parts and labor to replace, sounds like a good deal then if I would need to get into all that -_FT On 12/31/19 11:47 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Complete assembly is $$$. Try Parks Auto, and Baker Motors. Otherwise you can get the ball joint and bushings separately, but

Re: [MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Complete assembly is $$$. Try Parks Auto, and Baker Motors. Otherwise you can get the ball joint and bushings separately, but need a press to get the ball joint out, and the bushings are a bear too. I've ordered a press from Germany, still waiting, probably won't arrive until later in

[MBZ] 124 RF LCA???

Daughter unit says the front was squeaking on her 95 E320.  Took it to a shop they said RF LCA bushing was bad (and springs and struts, I don't know about that aspect).  She might be coming down this weekend I could do an R on it but don't know if I could get a part that quick what with the