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THe kicker was that it was a $615 part

I wonder what they pay for a hammer?

 

Hahaahahaha just got off the phone with the Chrysler dealer by me, 615$ for this thing! hahahaha and then Mercedes dealer is only charging 63$... Let see who would I go with?? haha

 

ANd we wonder why our auto dealers are asking for a bailout!!

 

Get the same part shipped to you for $27.80 from Amazon. 2 nut 10 minute job
John P

 

Just paid $26.80 on ebay, shipped.

 

Awesome info thanks.

 

Thank C*** for this forum.

I got quoted 800 bucks by a garage for the part alone (steering damper). This after they misdiagnosed my front bearings as needing replacement (two other places have said no way and they're perfect). 600 for each other those.

So one place almost got me for 2 grand that now looks like 60 bucks thanks to this forum and ebay.

 

Are steering dampers universal? or do you need to get the right one for the Crossfire?

 

Yes, you need to get the correct one for the Crossfire. The same stabilizer will probably work on other models of Mercedes cars, but the converse is not necessarily true.

 

Man! And I thought I was getting a good deal for my 100.00 deductable. Mine was starting to leak and had it replace by the dealer and they showed the part for 700 bucks! I am most definatly going to order from the Mercedes dealer from now on!!

 

Bought one from ebay.... How could I missed this thread till now? I've problem with the steering for a while... can't wait to haev it installed.

 

I got mine delivered today and will install it tomorrow.

800 bucks for this is insane. I'm looking it over and it really isn't a complicated part at all.

 

anybody have any experience on how long the new stabilizers will last? i just bought mine from the online store, ordered 2 of them figuring I'd save some shipping cost anyway, and I ordered 3 of the paper filters at the same time. Should have ordered the cabin air filter too but forgot it before I checked out. Will this one then last alot longer than the first one, or do they all go about the same time. otherwise I can certainly sell the extra one I'd ordered. thanks guys.

 

For those who changed the stabilizer, how was the condition of the old one?

The reason I ask because I don't think it was the stabilizer's fault in my case. I just changed mine, but both the new and old stabilizers feel about the same. require about the same amount of force to move.

Changing the stabilizer didn't fix the free play problem on my steering wheel. I was looking at the steering mechanism, the shaft attached to the steering wheel can turn freely for a few degrees (about an inch or so on the rim of the steering wheel), and does not move the pitman arm (while the engine is off). I think something is loose in the steering box, Anyone have ideas? Would it be some simple DIY fix, or require to send to the shop? and how much it cost to fix? Thanks.

 

The one from an R170 body SLK will work just fine. I'm usually not name brand if you don't have to spend the extra money but I'd recommend genuine MB ones as others have bought the no-name ones and have had mixed results with some working out just fine and other replacing them months or even just weeks later.

 

Changed mine today, pretty easy job. Mine must have been ok...cant feel any difference~

 

Well at least your old one is still avail as a backup. The stealer got $615 for mine done under warranty since mine was leaking. The change made a pretty significant difference.

 

Just ordered two tonight. Gotta get ready for the Dragon!!

 

I see no written in stone mileage change time on them. Some owners say 12,000, some say 18,000, some never change them. The dealer price is obscene and should should be investigated. I ordered one fom Amazon and it was $27.80 including shipping with no state tax. I also bought one from Auto Zone for $35.00, no shipping but 8.25% sales tax.
The one I changed looked good, but after a week or so the leak appeared. The two new ones and the old original were all manufactured in the same plant in Germany, with diff names stamped on the bodies. I am going to order two more from Amazon at that price now that I have two cars, but the same part # is listed for more than 100 models Mercedes. It's only a 5-10 minute job to change it and a couple of pieces of 2x10s to drive the car on to raise it a little. Be sure to turn the steering wheel a few inches to clear the pitman arm


John P

 

He John. good info. But i can not get the car to stay on the 2x10"s had to get to 25mph to get up on the 2 x 10"s and then car slides off. Also how did u put the front bumper back on ,will jb weld work? Need more detail info!