Going to get my steering dampers changed thursday, Anyone have a link of where to obtain a set?...Or could advise what to look for?

Thanks

Rob

 

Do not buy it from a dealer, they will take you to the cleaners. eBay is a good bet, this side of the pond you can get them for $20 to $40 each. Get a good brand, no cheap Chinese junk (no, not the kind with sails on) LOL

 

What do I search for buddy?, when I search for chrysler crossfire steering damper on google, ebay etc...nothing seems to come up?

 

Don't need a "set", only 1 .... search ebay for Mercedes steering damper that fits the SLK 320

 

Thanks for the help folks, found these....and it says the following on the application list:

SLK 320 AMG Cabrio 3,2 M 112
SLK 320 Cabrio 3,2 M 112

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-C...#ht_5636wt_648

Would these be the required parts

 

Hi Dude

Try this link

Parts for Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes C/E Class/CLK/SL/SLK/190 Steering Damper

They are merc specialists and UK based

 

Cheers for info mate, found the same ones on ebay, same part number for £21 delivered:

Mercedes Steering Damper C Class & 190 200 300 CLK SLK 1244630432 | eBay

Going to get a couple and get them fitted thursday...don't even know if I need them changing but my xf has a slight pull to the left...tyre pressure spot on, new tyres....going to change dampers get wheels aligned and hopefully should cure it.

 

Doggboy don't forget you need only (ONE DAMPER) not a pair. Keep the extra cash for the other work your having done!!!

 

Don't you need one for each side As you can probably tell I am not of a mechanical mind lol

 

NO - only one damper, connects to the frame on one end and the steering linkage on the other.

 

Doggboy, what you are looking at on ebay is a steering damper which will tighten up steering .I think what you are looking for are suspension shock absorbers.

 

You only need one and you'll probably find getting the tracking done more useful but their cheap so no harm done

 

The steering damper is easy to replace yourself and cost around £30 from your local Merc Dealers parts counter. So cheap its worth replacing for peace of mind and can the difference can often be felt. Just ask for a damper for an SLK 320 Model W170

 

Bit of an update on my XF, had it in a local trusted family mechanics yesterday to adjust the parking brake (was slightly off but sorted) and I wanted him to have a go over and (under) the vehicle and give me his opinion, And I was delighted with his report...steering damper needs changing as there is a bit of play on it (on it's way and he'll change for £10), everything else he said is rock solid and in great condition and I have got a bargain
Couple of days later I was at a job that was next to a car sales unit and I had a wonder in to have a look around...got chatting to owner about TT's, Porsche' etc...and he asked what I had?...I pointed at my XF and said that......anyway long story short he offered me £4k on the spot for it, from a car dealer I was pleasantly suprised by that.
I'm happy chappy now...at first I was a bit panicky having bought a car with a few minor niggles but having spent next to nothing fixing up problems I now have a great car I love driving, being seen in and by the looks of it have added value to it to.
Happy Days