Originally Posted by
JamieL
Well the reason I ask is because the Control Arm needs to be replaced to pass safety to be certified.
The Mopar Control arm is listed at $1018.00 for just the part, while the MB one is listed at $137.00 for the part. (a little over 1/8th the price)
Before I purchase either or, I'm trying to get confirmation from someone that's subbed the MB part for the Chrysler part.
The price difference is outrageous and I'm not gonna pay $1k if I don't have to. I think the part numbers are different but I feel like it's because 2 different companies produce it.. I'll try to get under it this weekend I guess and have a look.
If it is the same part it will have the same part number, a Mercedes number no matter what subcontractor made it. Chrysler has a number for it but that number is on paper and not stamped on the part. If you buy a Mopar part for this car where a Mercedes part is available you arpaying for someone to go to a Mercedes dealer and stick a Chrysler label over the Mercedes label.