R129 Front strut mount brand recommendation

[IMD]

Hi all, I have a 1997 SL500 and want to replace the front strut mounts soon, as mine have a slight crack. I have got the part number from my local Mercedes Dealer in the UK (A 124 320 0473), who say they are not available now. I have searched online parts shops and there are many different makes available.. I was wondering what make you would recommend (or to stay away from) for the best performance / life expectancy. Thanks, Ian

 

[Gazwould]

What brands are available to you ?

 

[IMD]

Hi, looking at Autodoc.co.uk, they have Febi Bilstein, GSP, Magnum, JP Group, Meyle, Swag, Imperium and Optimal. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=A+124+320+0473.

 

[Gazwould]

The makes I've experience of are out of stock .

 

[IMD]

The makes I've experience of are out of stock .

Which makes are those?

 

[mioba]

Have you looked on mercedes classic and on mercedes refurbished parts. Merc dealers dont tell about these sites.

 

[rayhennig]

My son has just installed Lemfoerder. AutoDoc lists TRW that come, like Lemfoerder, come from ZF Group.

Original MB at 98€ from here:

Suche nach OE - Original-Ersatzteil-Nummer

RayH

 

[LostKiwi]

I'd be quite happy with any of the following:
Febi Bilstein, Meyle, Swag.