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W124 V8 steering box - DiseaselWeasel - 07-24-2014

Hi!

I got a "Sportline" V8 steering box from the dealership for a - let's say very fair price... Now I'm wondering - does it fit normal W124s? In what aspect exactely is it different? So far I noticed the adjuster is on the bottom, instead of the top.

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Thank you!

It's not urgent, I still have a perfect 230E Sportsline gearbox which too has the about 3 turns lock to lock. But if that should ever wear out... This brand new baby might take it's job Smile

RE: W124 V8 steering box - raysorenson - 07-24-2014

I think the bores for the inner tie rod end and the relay rod in the pitman arm are larger, requiring a swap to the V8 linkage. I think the output shaft is a larger diameter than the regular 124 stuff, preventing a pitman arm swap. Pitman arms and idler arms should match because the linkage bore placement in each arm must match.

RE: W124 V8 steering box - DiseaselWeasel - 07-25-2014

That's all? That would be awesome! I had to swap it allready, as the bore was increased in '89(?) anyway.

RE: W124 V8 steering box - raysorenson - 07-25-2014

(07-25-2014, 01:57 AM)DiseaselWeasel That's all?

Aaaand.... the steering arms need to work with the pitman/idler arms. Just verify the part#s on the steering arms (bolted to the knuckles) will work with that gear.

Good info here
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/12264/disc_2/Program/Chassis/46-0001.pdf
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/12264/disc_2/Program/Chassis/46-0003.pdf

RE: W124 V8 steering box - DiseaselWeasel - 07-26-2014

Hi!

Quick EPC-check; the 400E has got the same steering arms & hub & flange as the R129. Guess what's in my boot... Big Grin

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Complete R129 front suspension! Big Grin

Perfect!

Thanks for oyur input! Smile

RE: W124 V8 steering box - maxypriest - 08-08-2014

Superb!
129 4 pots are on my Christmas list!
After finding out that the 140's don't....
Don't ..... Fit.