[W126 Coupe] Repair estimates

[Anders B]

    My 91 560 SEC (106K miles) has developed vibrations in the front beginning at 65-70
MPH. I am not an MB mechanic, my mechanical experience is so far limited to my 1967 and
1970 Chevy's, they fit my own age.. I asked an MB dealer-shop to check wheel balance and
other reasons for the vibrations, plus whatever else they would recommend while checking,
and their estimates are below. After that, I checked WEB-pages from ADSIT and Active Auto
Parts what the parts would cost, and I am more than surprised, and ask myself if the work
to do it is so complicated, are the dealer estimates really reasonable for each item?
What's your take?

(1) Front lower ball joints(2) $700 (part is $30 each)
(2) Front shocks $470 (Bilstein is $54 each)
(3) Resealing steering box $1025 (rebuilt is $625) 
(4) Power steering return lines $200 ($22) 
(5) Motor Mounts (collapsed) $380 (Web says $35 each)

I plan a second opinion from a non-dealer MB shop, and I look forward to you comments and
advices,
Thank you,
Anders




   




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