Rebuild/upgrade service for FULL SET Mercedes R129 SL-Class Cylinders 1997-2002
  • Rebuild/upgrade service for FULL SET Mercedes R129 SL-Class Cylinders 1997-2002
  • 1298001672 1298002172 1298000272 1298000072 1298002072 1298001772 1298001872 1298000022 1298000048 1293200058

Full set of Top Cylinders - R129 SL-Class 1990-2002

$700.00

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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No sales tax for orders in the USA

 

We provide world class technical support

 

3-year standard warranty (should last decades)

 

 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

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Specific References

Download

R129 Front Lock Cylinders

How to remove and replace your R129 Front Lock Cylinders

Download (378.24KB)

R129 Bow Extension Cylinders

How to remove and replace your R129 Bow Extension Cylinders

Download (768.15KB)

R129 Main Lift Cylinders

How to remove and replace your R129 Main Lift Cylinders

Download (511.06KB)

R129 Tonneau Cover Locks

How to remove and replace your R129 Tonneau Cover Lock Cylinders

Download (324.46KB)

R129 Tonneau Cover Lifts

How to remove and replace your R129 Tonneau Cover Lift Cylinders

Download (460.91KB)

R129 Rear Lock Cylinders

How to remove and replace your R129 Rear Lock Cylinders

Download (590.32KB)

Reviews (3)

S.L.
Verified purchase
09/20/2024

Hydraulic Cylinders for R129

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.

J.A.
Verified purchase
05/30/2024

Excellent!

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! :)

A.A.
Verified purchase
05/23/2024

5 Star Company

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.