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Full Set of Top Cylinders + Front Distributor - R129 SL-Class 1990-2002
$780.00
Full set of Top Cylinders - R129 SL-Class 1990-2002
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There are two options for placing your order:
1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking R129 cylinders, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds them.
- Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades ALL seals in your cylinders with our superior proprietary material including rod seals, gland seals, port seals, plug seals and piston seals. Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals have a far more reliable seal and much longer service life.
OR
2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships parts from our inventory first ($1000 plus a $1000 deposit).
- Option 2 means that you get a set of rebuilt & upgraded cylinders from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original set for credit of your $1000 core refund. You get a full set that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.
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$700.00
Mercedes Convertible Hydraulic Cylinders
R129 SL-Class | Years: 1990-2002
Convertible hydraulic cylinder rebuild/upgrade service for Mercedes R129 models 300SL, 500SL, 600SL, SL320, SL500, SL60, SL600, SL73.
Metal parts in your hydraulic cylinders do not get damaged during normal operation. Sealing surfaces (for example the polished, chromed cylinder shafts sliding through the rod seals) can easily get scratched beyond repair by tools - especially during DIY repair attempts. Top Hydraulics can replace any damaged metal parts but has to charge extra for that service.
Seals used by Top Hydraulics, Inc. include Viton™ and Teflon™-hybrid seals, as well as enhanced Polyurethane material, which far exceed the OEM's requirements for rigidity, but provide more than double the service life for your convertible car top actuators, based on scientific test data. Making your roadster/cabriolet hydraulics better than new!
If the last six digits of your VIN are lower than 150000, then please place your order as if you had the model year 1996. The reason is, some early production versions of the model year 1997 still have a left tonneau cover lock, same as model year 1996.
Applicable part numbers - see location diagram below:
1298001672 aka A 129 800 16 72, mounting in front latches p/n 1298000774 and 1298000874
1298000072 aka A 129 800 00 72, mounting in tonneau cover latches 1298000374, 1298000474, 1298001574, 1298001674
and rear locks 1298000574, 1298000674
1298002172 aka A 129 800 21 72, mounting in rear latches 1298001174, 1298001274, 1298001774
1298002072 aka A 129 800 20 72
1298000272 aka A 129 800 02 72
1298001772 aka A 129 800 17 72
1298001872 aka A 129 800 18 72
1248000272 aka A 129 800 02 72
R129 Front Lock Cylinders
How to remove and replace your R129 Front Lock Cylinders
R129 Bow Extension Cylinders
How to remove and replace your R129 Bow Extension Cylinders
R129 Main Lift Cylinders
How to remove and replace your R129 Main Lift Cylinders
R129 Tonneau Cover Locks
How to remove and replace your R129 Tonneau Cover Lock Cylinders
R129 Tonneau Cover Lifts
How to remove and replace your R129 Tonneau Cover Lift Cylinders
R129 Rear Lock Cylinders
How to remove and replace your R129 Rear Lock Cylinders
FedEx 2-Day Delivery
Most orders placed within the USA will ship via FedEx 2-Day Service.
FedEx Priority Overnight Service
Orders placed with FedEx Priority Overnight Service can typically ship same day as long as the order is received before 11AM Pacific Standard Time
FedEx International Priority
For Customs clearance, you must declare a value on the package you are sending us. Please note: parcels with a declared value under US$750 enter the US without incurring taxes, duties or clearance fees. Considering that you are sending us broken parts for repair, it is most reasonable to declare a value under US$750. You can insure your parcel only up to the amount that has been declared as the value for customs, so your best insurance is good packaging. It is extremely rare that parts get lost on the way to us.
Please be sure to drain or cycle all fluid out of your parts, then wrap them in plastic, so that the parcel does not get soaked in oil. It is generally a good practice to double box pumps or sets of cylinders because heavy parcels take quite a beating in international transit unless you are using a premium carrier such as FedEx. Clearly, you don't want to just stick a part into a cardboard envelope without any further protection or buffering. Buffer your parcel well inside so that parts don't rattle around or the parcel gets crushed from others on top of it. Ideally, tape all around all surfaces of the parcel, which generally provides excellent protection against losing components that are trying to escape through small holes in the cardboard.
We use FedEx International Priority for almost all outbound international shipments, as they tend to offer the fastest and most secure service. Due to our shipping volumes, our rates for return shipping your parts via FedEx International Priority are typically equal to or cheaper than Postal Service. We cannot offer shipping labels for your shipment from you to us - you will have to shop around for the best option to ship your parts to us.
In the rare event that you feel you have to declare a value over US$750 on your parcel shipping to us, please understand that we will need to be reimbursed for any importation fees or duties incurred. You agree to this by accepting our terms and conditions when you place your order. On high value parcels, we are typically charged an Entry Prep Fee (currently about $25) plus 2.5% tax on the declared value of the package, there are oftentimes delays in customs, and it can take a while for us to receive the actual customs invoice.
Depending on the parts you are sending us, your customs declaration might say "hydraulic cylinder for repair" or "hydraulic pump" for repair. Please note that DHL does not like to carry hydraulic parts or used car parts in some countries. If your carrier asks for the "harmonized code or tariff" of the parts you are shipping, those are 841221 for linear actuators (cylinders) and 841360 for pumps.
At Top Hydraulics, we pride ourselves on providing new and remanufactured parts with unmatched quality and longevity.
It is very rare that our parts fail. Obviously, we are only human and we could have made a mistake or one of our components might indeed have had a hidden defect. Please contact us first when you suspect that you have a warranty case, so that we can try to help right away. It could be that the failure you are experiencing is caused by a different component or that the installation was not quite proper, so we like to be in touch first to go over the situation with you.
Unless stated otherwise, there is a 3 year warranty on all new and remanufactured parts provided by Top Hydraulics. This warranty is transferable. All parts manufactured or rebuilt by Top Hydraulics have unique markings, so there is no additional paperwork needed to transfer a warranty. The warranty does not cover labor, direct or consequential damages. The warranty is void when the parts have been abused or have been installed incorrectly, or when brake fluid or stop-leak additives have contaminated your hydraulic system..
You will have to send your failed part(s) back to Top Hydraulics for a warranty evaluation. In the extremely rare case of failure on rebuilds or new parts shipped or provided by Top Hydraulics, Top Hydraulics' warranty covers only parts and is limited to rebuilding the products previously shipped by Top Hydraulics, or replacing them, or refunding the rebuild fee at Top Hydraulics' discretion. If the failure was our fault, then we will refund reasonable shipping costs, as well.
Reviews (3)
Rated 5.00 on the scale 1 - 5 based on 3 customer reviews
The set arrived with each cylinder wrapped in a special plastic bag, labeled with description and part number. All the cylinders were installed and the system was checked for proper operation and leaks. Every cylinder is functioning properly. I highly recommend the core exchange option as it allows you to approach the task, one cylinder at a time. It makes for a “ stress free” experience.
I was able to remove the cylinders by following the video series on Youtube. Turn around was very fast! I packed and shipped them out on a Thursday and had them delivered in hand the following Friday. I re-installed and had a few issues. I was able to successfully resolve those issues without contacting TH because there are years of support provided via Klaus on the various Mercedes forums. I searched my issue (top passenger lock switch adjustment after lowering the bow due to tension on the top) and we are back in business! I'm confident in using the top now and not having to worry about the main issue that plagues the R129. Could not recommend enough! Thank you TH! :)
It seems a little odd for me to write a review for a Top Hydraulic product. A five star review is stating the obvious. I couldn't imagine them getting anything other than five stars. Klaus lives and breaths hydraulics. A combination of superior knowledge and unwavering devotion to his business always creates a five star experience. As a shop owner, my life would be a lot easier if all my suppliers displayed the same level of competence and service given by Top Hydraulics.