STD Tuning Suspension W124 V8 steering box

W124 V8 steering box

W124 V8 steering box

 
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07-24-2014, 05:12 PM #1
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.

[Image: lenkgetriebe_neu.jpg]

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

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'88 300CD Turbo Coupé - OM603
DiseaselWeasel
07-24-2014, 05:12 PM #1

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.

[Image: lenkgetriebe_neu.jpg]

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


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'88 300CD Turbo Coupé - OM603

raysorenson
Superturbo

1,162
07-24-2014, 06:14 PM #2
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.
raysorenson
07-24-2014, 06:14 PM #2

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.

07-25-2014, 01:57 AM #3
That's all? That would be awesome! I had to swap it allready, as the bore was increased in '89(?) anyway.

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'88 300CD Turbo Coupé - OM603
DiseaselWeasel
07-25-2014, 01:57 AM #3

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


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'88 300CD Turbo Coupé - OM603

raysorenson
Superturbo

1,162
07-25-2014, 08:08 AM #4
(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/outsi...6-0001.pdf
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outsi...6-0003.pdf
raysorenson
07-25-2014, 08:08 AM #4

(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/outsi...6-0001.pdf
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outsi...6-0003.pdf

07-26-2014, 06:36 AM #5
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

[Image: bremse-2.jpg]

Complete R129 front suspension! Big Grin

Perfect!

Thanks for oyur input! Smile

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'88 300CD Turbo Coupé - OM603
DiseaselWeasel
07-26-2014, 06:36 AM #5

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

[Image: bremse-2.jpg]

Complete R129 front suspension! Big Grin

Perfect!

Thanks for oyur input! Smile


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'88 300CD Turbo Coupé - OM603

maxypriest
Holset

287
08-08-2014, 11:39 AM #6
Superb!
129 4 pots are on my Christmas list!
After finding out that the 140's don't....

Don't ..... Fit.
This post was last modified: 08-08-2014, 11:41 AM by maxypriest.

W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs
maxypriest
08-08-2014, 11:39 AM #6

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


Don't ..... Fit.


W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs

 
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