ndsthechamp

i would like to change my suspension set since it is all worn out. I had bought new spring , and new absorbers . What else do i need to get to have a perfect suspension again for my e 200 . My mechanic told me to get the spring rubber mounting . Can anyone help me out on what else do i need to get ? thanks in advance

bbirdwell

I just went through this. Search for my posts under "bbirdwell" here and on benzworld.org.


Stock versus aftermarket lowering springs are the "cut point" for spending money. Using my stock springs I got away with $140 in parts. If I'd used lower springs I would have needed K-Mac alignment kits for a few hundred dollars more.


It's easier for you to read than for me to re-type the info.


Best to you.


PS. Be prepared to spend some money on tools. I think I'm up to ~$400 on tools.

ndsthechamp

I had already bought my original springs.. I just want to know what else do i need to get ..upper arm,lower arm and so on.i am not so good in cars so i really need help in it. Like what parts normally give way and need changes when i change the springs and absorbers

matt72

find a good mechanic and get him to check it out,
its pointless just replacing things if they are still ok.
lower ball joints and end links are cheap.
Do you have any squeeks or rattles you can hear
going over bumps? Good luck

ndsthechamp

hi there , there is a loud squeeky sounds

nelbur

Find out what part is squeaking, and repair that. It will not be either your springs or your shocks. If the squeak is in the front it is more likely to be one of your ball joints, but it could be a bushing. The whole suspension does not wear out, just the parts subject to wear. For most cars springs are a lifetime item, but Mercedes has had a lot of broken springs, so have a trusted mechanic tell you what needs to be bought.

matt72

get a good alignment done after,maybe even take it to the dealer for it.

K-Mac

Since the mid 90's there has been no accurate Camber and Caster adjustment facility fitted OEM!

Only current adjustment is front and rear Toe.

To attempt to return vehicle to factory specs to resolve premature inner edge tire wear, improve traction, fix steering pull the only alternative for Camber and Caster is to fit offset, slotted bolts.


But these are inaccurate one only position bolts with a minuscule .3 of one degree adjustment.

After installation many owners then go on to stating dealerships or alignment shops still did not get it right/fix the problem.

We saw the need therefore "to fix it right the first time" by designing, developing, patenting (and re-instating from the 1990's) a fully adjustable front suspension.

The current K-MAC kits have up to 4 times the adjustment of the one position offset bolts (both Positive or Negative). And unlike the bolts can be accurately adjusted - under load, direct on alignment turntable (no need to jack and reinstall each time).

Ongoing precise adjustment of both Camber and Caster settings if altering suspension height, fitting wide profile tires/wheels or for curb knock damage with the unique K-MAC patented design is just a single wrench/no dis-assembly.

For the rear similar kits for precise Camber adjustment with additional Toe to compensate for the new Camber facility.

Bonus with the four front and four rear bushes is that they are designed with twice the load bearing area and also replace the highest wearing suspension bushings.


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matt72

if the car is standard and suspension is in good condition then nothing more than toe should need adjustment yet plenty of tyre shops still manage to mess it up.