[W126 Coupe] Replacement Steering Boxes

[Axel Wulff]

Vince,

I can't help you with a brand recommendation, but I had my local mechanic 
(West Chester, PA) replace my old steering box with an OEM reconditioned 
unit.

I paid $250 for the part and about $150 for labor. The local MB dealership 
quoted me $1,200 for parts and labor. I think the part itself was about $600 
of that.

The steering was completely transformed with the replacement unit.
Before the replacement the steering was vague and imprecise. The steering 
wheel would "travel" a bit before it started having an effect on the wheels. 
Now the steering is tight and precise again.

Hope this helps.



Regards,
Axel J. Wulff




>From: "Vince" <vje002 at comcast.net>
>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>Subject: [W126 Coupe] Replacement Steering Boxes
>Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 04:00:30 -0400
>
>Hi Folks,
>
>I am having problems with my steering box.  Who has the best quality 
>rebuilt
>box available?  I look on Rusty's site and he had the Mavic.  Any
>recommendations?  Thanks!
>
>Vince
>
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