Tie Rods -- OE or Aftermarket?

[Douglas]

I noticed this ebay dealer selling a pair of tie rods very cheaply. I'm thinking these aren't OEM parts, but does it matter?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7974752616&category=33593

And isn't Mercedes now making them in an annoying shade of red instead of black?

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

[norton]

I'v had problems with this seller not having the parts he put's on ebay, and waiting 7 to 10 weeks for a refund.

Mike Halleck
Chesterfield Mi
71 280SL
68 250SL (parts car)
94 E320 Coupe

[Douglas]

Good to know. Thanks, Mike.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

[Tom]

Given the cost of labor and potential problems with after market products, I stick with genuine MB parts.  There are some items that are made by the same supplier to MB that I will buy, like the exhaust system.

1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Deep Red (Project Car)

[mdsalemi]

I bought essentially all new suspension parts--bushings, tie rods, king pins, etc.  They came from either Miller's or form All Euro, both well known suppliers.  They appear to be just fine.

Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored

[Douglas]

Just got the scoop -- the Bilstein tie rods are black and the Moog tie rods are red.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220