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I Can't Believe How Bad They Were! Replacing my W124 (S124) Lower Control Arms! [TUTORIAL][HOW TO]

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After changing my 1992 Mercedes tie rods, I found the lower control arms were shot. So, it was time to change them.
And I know - the king of thumbnails right?
As promised, tool list here:
Axle stands, trolley jack & main car jack
Socket sets - 2 of them ideally - 13mm, 16mm (if taking tie rod off for access), 19mm(2)& 22mm(2)
Spanner 16/17mm & 5mm allen key
Spring compressor unit for Mercedes Benz cars
Optional -
Metal pole/pipe for levering and smashing
Rags to clean underneath, ready for spraying with rust protection - Dinitrol 445
If you need any help please feel free to ask!
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29 авг 2024

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@SeaJayBelfast 3 месяца назад

Mate, this is hands down one of the best videos out there showing this process. Your presentation style is spot on. Keep it up!

@JAYPCARS 3 месяца назад

Thank you, appreciate the feedback 😃

@joe2mercs 2 года назад

What is meant by marking the lower control arm bolts is to mark the position of the eccentric washers against the body mount points. As they rotate they alter the camber of the wheel. If you reassemble the eccentric washers so that the realign with the marks you minimise the amount of camber change that you introduce. Nothing is perfect and the new lower control arms maybe out a couple of millimetres and so wheel realignment should always be done after doing this job. During the swap it’s a good idea to lightly lubricate the mating surface between of the eccentric washer and body to make easier for the guy who aligns the wheel to alter things.

@JAYPCARS 2 года назад

Thanks for the clarification Joseph - since this video I have learnt a lot and understand the reason for marking it out. Thanks Joseph!

@mimangusol 2 года назад

I just bought a 1995 S124 with 381K. I don't know how they're supposed to handle but mine drives like a water bed. The arms look exactly like yours so I'm in for replacement too. Thanks for the tutorial!

@JAYPCARS 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! Yes it is definitely worth doing them, otherwise your wheel can end up 90 degrees to the car and take the arch with it! Good luck with it, hope you enjoy the car!

@l67skidz18 11 месяцев назад

I love your rim's mate they look like a set I had on my HSV commodore years ago, I wish I could find them now.

@JAYPCARS 11 месяцев назад

Yes they are getting very rare. Never seen another set!

@abdelbasetjledi День назад

Great job 👍

@JAYPCARS 22 часа назад

Thanks 🙏🏻

@malcolmlane-ley2044 3 года назад

I've gradually replaced all the bushes on my R129 and the job you have just done is next for me although I will just fit new bushes as I have replaced the ball joints already. Maybe by now you will have worked it or at least you have the benefit of having a video to show you the previous position of the asymmetric bolts but anyway they are for adjusting the wheel alignment, it works like a camshaft, those lobes press against the metal lugs and move the arm in or out as you rotate it. I thought I'd just mention that for a car of that age the jacking points are impressive in their strength.

@JAYPCARS 3 года назад

The units themselves weren’t too bad a price so went with new as wasn’t sure how old they were. Makes sense to change just the bushes if you’ve done the joint. The car will go in for an alignment etc next week, will they adjust the asymmetric bolts while doing this anyway? Yes the jacking points seem in very good nick, will clean them up at some point and rust prevent as I did in the video.

@redpig1120 Год назад

Great video My wife was listening and was laughing..she thought it was me with a Uk accent,the cursing, the knee cracks…👋🏻

@JAYPCARS Год назад

Glad you both enjoyed 😃 I’ll only get worse with age 😂

@redpig1120 Год назад

@@JAYPCARS Me to ..love your 124..

@JAYPCARS Год назад

Thanks, it was a beauty, sold now - but I definitely want another sometime. But I’d like to modify it my way this time!

@redpig1120 Год назад

@@JAYPCARS I agree.. I have a few Mercedes.. love getting them in need of work

@samking4179 2 года назад

as you all say in the UK, BRILLIANT! thanks!

@JAYPCARS 2 года назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@lekubaka 4 месяца назад

Hi there! It's great video. Can you tell me what brand is your spring compressor? Is it from Amazon? THANKS!

@JAYPCARS 4 месяца назад

Hello, I think I got it on eBay. They have the same on Amazon but they are around £10 or so more expensive.

@ettiennetowsen8920 2 года назад

Sliding those wheels on the ground....ouch

@JAYPCARS 2 года назад

🫣

@artiomradetchi242 Год назад

Hello, at thw rear what did you do with the hydraulic sistem? Tou just put a lower spring or you calmcel the hydraulic sistem?

@JAYPCARS Год назад

I believe the previous owner got rid of the SLS and chopped the springs - as far as I know.

@SmanEDITS 3 месяца назад

anybody know OE number of thoes bolts at 12:09 ?

@mohanadsaqr9371 3 года назад

How did you trust that mercedes jack mine snapped in 2 pieces when i removed the wheel that was my worst day

@JAYPCARS 3 года назад

It seems in pretty good nick, used axle stands as well. I don’t mind so much when I’m working under the arches as there’s a fair bit of room in case anything happens.