This is our complete kit for an at-home DIY repair. Loose and worn out guide rod ball joint bushings are the most common front suspension problem on the W126 sedans and coupes. Check the condition of yours if you have not recently done so. If you are hearing clunking noises when driving slowly over rough ground, then this is something you will need to attend to if you own a W126. Watch the video below as Kent explains the problem, shows the part that needs replacement, and how this kit can help you easily do it yourself without a car lift.
Product Details
The kit contains the following:
- 2 guide rod mount bushing kits ( left and right side are the same )
- Cable winch the move front control arm to new parts can be installed
- 2.5-pound dead blow soft hammer to remove and install the oil bushings safely and easily
- 4 long bolts to replace yours if rusty
- Anti-corrosive get and cleaning pad
- Kent's new video instructions Fall 2019
Here is an image of what most of these bushings look like after years of wear.
If you already own some of these tools or you have done this job before, all of the items in this kit can be purchased separately. Please see the related products below. Each one has a more thorough description
Related Products:
Suspension Repair - Small Ratcheting Cable Winch Puller
This is a handy compact winch pulling tool. Not designed for lifting. It is a must have if you plan to replace the guide rods or guide rod mounts (brake control rod bushing) on any 126 chassis from 1981 to 1991 300SD 380SEL 500SEL 380SEC 300SDL 350SDL 300SE 300SEL 420SEL 560SEL 560SEC.
W126 Front Suspension Brake Control Rod Bracket Long Bolts
These are the 4 long bolts that need to be removed when changing your W126 brake rod control joint on your front suspension. There are two on each side. They do not come in the repair kit so if you bolts are very rusty you might want to have these new bolts on hand before you start your repair.
W126 Suspension Guide Rod Mount Bracket FRONT Rubber Bushing
This rubber part fits all W126 sedans and SEC coupes from 1980 to 1991.
126 Brake Control Rod Ball Joint Bushing Kit (Guide Rod Mounts x 2)
PLEASE READ THE ALERT BELOW BEFORE ORDERING. If your 126 sedan or SEC coupe is making front end clunking noises when you brake or go over bumps at slow speed you most likely need to replace the bushings where the lower front suspension guide rod attaches to a body subframe casting.
Anti Corrosive Gel for Magnesium and Aluminum
Kent has been working a long time to find a way to stop the ugly corrosion on aluminum and magnesium engine parts. Particularly valve covers and intake manifolds.
W126 Front Suspension Guide Rod Ball Joint Installation Instructions - ON DEMAND VIDEO
This on-demand video will take you through the process of replacing the worn-out ball joint bushings that connect to the front suspension guide rod on all W126 sedans and couple built from 1980 to 1991. This video comes free of charge when you purchase our complete repair kit.