[W126 Coupe] REBUILT STEERING GEAR BOx on my 380 SEC

[Dick Spellman]

Hi Bob:

A good 'used' steering gear box is a function of mileage.  In other 
words a used box out of a 200k 126 chassis vs a 75k miles and not in a 
wreck where it was in any way impacted.  The only one worth buying is 
the 75k.  I'd check the on-line EPC to see if there is a difference in 
126 models for the steering box too.  Maybe you'll luck out and find 
there are a number of models that would work.  Then it's just finding 
the low mileage donor.  Otherwise, I'd go for a quality (warranted) reman.

Regards,
Dick

Bob Rodgers wrote:

> I need a new Steering box and have my original box that I took off 

> about 5 years ago.  Should I try to find someone who will rebuild it 

> or just buy a rebuilt one or get another one from Wrecking yard like I 

> did 5 years ago?   Rebuilts are $500 and about $300 for the core plus 

> shipping.  Or maybe go all the way and get a new one at wholesale pricing.

> Thanks guys,

> Bob Rodgers

> 1982 380SL

> 1983 380SEC

> 1987 560SL

> 1973 450SL (Parts Cars)

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