1985 300D Part 6 - Ball Joints, Control Arm Bushings, Shocks

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Finally this is the last service video on the 300D!!! She is ready!!!
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[@wittayatunwan7829]

Thx brother

[@woodsandbarclay]

😎👍

[@waterboxer87]

Your well done video gave the confidence to do the same work on my Mercedes 240D. Thank you for saving me hundreds of dollar!

[@woodsandbarclay]

Awesome so glad the video helped!

[@williamriedel1686]

What do you think about putting anti seize on the tapered surfaces?

[@woodsandbarclay]

Absolutely not do not do that. The whole point of pressing in the ball joint is so it actually does "seize" in the bore and holds tight. Do not put anti-seize on the bore that the ball joint presses into.

[@yronniecox8270]

Where might I find the tool your using to press the ball joint in

[@woodsandbarclay]

I call out the manufacturer and the model number so just search for that on Google and it should pop up.

[@phoenixrising2645]

wow look how many mercedes you have! I get ragged on all the time and I only have 4

[@woodsandbarclay]

We have anywhere from 8 to 11 at any given time. 11 is the maximum that can be stored inside 😎

[@sergiobravo2057]

Grate video..exelent job

[@woodsandbarclay]

;)

[@bobdelaplage690]

I have 240D…its about ready for the road…wish me luck

[@woodsandbarclay]

Awesome good luck man!

[@alannewsome1729]

Man I tell you your work and attention to detail is outstanding!

[@woodsandbarclay]

Thank you Alan if you go to our website you can see all the cars we have done. Just reach out if you're interested in purchasing a car in the future :)

[@thomas7674]

This is a great video. Do you make the ball joint tool shown at 11:22?

[@woodsandbarclay]

No I do not make that tool I'll see if I can find a link to post it here.

[@woodsandbarclay]

Here you go shop.ktcautotools.com/products/mercedes-benz-w213-w126-w220-ball-joint-installer-tool

[@thomas7674]

@@woodsandbarclay That would be awesome. I thank you, and so does my car.

[@RoninSchmidt]

@@woodsandbarclaynot in stock anymore

[@woodsandbarclay]

@@RoninSchmidt you can find it elsewhere that's not the only place

[@merccoupe]

Great Video on the 300D Could you tell me what the part number is of that tool for pressing in the suspension joints??

[@woodsandbarclay]

I'm not sure if these guys have it in stock but it's a 300D ball joint tool and if you click on Google images you should be able to find another company that has one. Here is the link shop.ktcautotools.com/products/mercedes-benz-w213-w126-w220-ball-joint-installer-tool

[@merccoupe]

@@woodsandbarclay is this a Klann tool

[@woodsandbarclay]

@@merccoupe if you're talking about the spring compressor if you're talking about the ball joint press no.

[@merccoupe]

@@woodsandbarclay sorry the ball joint press used in the hydraulic press to locate the suspension joint

[@woodsandbarclay]

@@merccoupe I posted a link to the tool in the previous comment

[@bobdelaplage690]

Thx brother, Bob Belgium, good tip!

[@woodsandbarclay]

Glad you're enjoying the videos Bob!

[@grizzladams]

Amazing as always

[@woodsandbarclay]

Thank you I'm glad you're enjoying the videos Adam.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

My OCD would add grease fittings to those balljoints.

[@woodsandbarclay]

Yeah that would be nice.

[@ropeman3916]

​@@woodsandbarclay Can you drill and tap holes for zerks on them?

[@woodsandbarclay]

​I'm sure you could but it's really not necessary. I've never tried it so take my comment with a grain of salt ​@@ropeman3916

[@TheClorigo]

Would you mind sharing the part numbers for the shocks you use?

[@woodsandbarclay]

These are 300D part numbers the front Bilstein is 24-007047 the rear is 24-007146. B36-0704 and B46-0714 are also printed on the boxes.

[@TheClorigo]

@@woodsandbarclay THANK YOU!

[@JJMJ6]

Another great, well explained video. Thanks again and keep up the good work !

[@woodsandbarclay]

Thank you!

[@norristaema2810]

Thank you you showed everything I really appreciate you Kent want people to pay for his video to watch what u did u the best 👌

[@woodsandbarclay]

I just want you to pay for my cars :)

[@norristaema2810]

@woodsandbarclay I know right hahahah

[@merccoupe]

great series of videos makes it really clear!!!!!

[@woodsandbarclay]

Thank you for watching I'm so glad the videos are helpful.

[@andreytonoyan9543]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@woodsandbarclay]

Thank you

[@CrToloss]

Nice and easy..!!

[@woodsandbarclay]

Hahaha I wouldn't say easy but it's definitely nice now :)

[@CrToloss]

@@woodsandbarclay Definitely not easy. You make it look easy and fun. We appreciate it.

[@woodsandbarclay]

@@CrToloss thanks buddy I appreciate the compliment you're right it's lots of hard work but I love it.