W124 V8 steering box
W124 V8 steering box
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]](http://jan-wulf.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/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
DiseaselWeasel
07-24-2014, 05:12 PM #1Hi!
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.
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
raysorenson
07-24-2014, 06:14 PM #2I 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.
DiseaselWeasel
07-25-2014, 01:57 AM #3That's all? That would be awesome! I had to swap it allready, as the bore was increased in '89(?) anyway.
(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
Quick EPC-check; the 400E has got the same steering arms & hub & flange as the R129. Guess what's in my boot...
![[Image: bremse-2.jpg]](http://jan-wulf.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bremse-2.jpg)
Complete R129 front suspension!
Perfect!
Thanks for oyur input!
DiseaselWeasel
07-26-2014, 06:36 AM #5Hi!
Quick EPC-check; the 400E has got the same steering arms & hub & flange as the R129. Guess what's in my boot...
Complete R129 front suspension!
Perfect!
Thanks for oyur input!
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
maxypriest
08-08-2014, 11:39 AM #6Superb!
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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