reflex92

I have a stock C32 suspension, I have a set of H&R lowering springs part # 29392 which look to be made for Mercedes-Benz C240, (2001-2004) with a drop of 1.4 in the front and 1.3' in the rear.

My question is I'm satisfied with the drop in the rear as it is but the HUGE gap in the front is annoying. Would just putting on the H&R front springs with a drop of 1.4' in the front and keeping the stock springs in the back be a horrible idea????

I'm a noob when it comes to suspension. Thanks

chris.bachman

Bigger spring pads...

Number 4 to be specific, about $25 for a pair from your local dealership.

JUAN CASAUS

Do you happen to know the part number for the number 4 spring pads? My dealership will only sell by vin our part number and I'm having the same issue. Thanks

chris.bachman

I can get it when I go home this afternoon. I have a set of H&R Springs in the garage and #4 pads that I need to get around to installing.

raymond g-

if you do as planned, you may eventually be successful with the look after some
fine tuning, but likely find that handling will be compromised due to the unbalanced
spring rates between front and back

JUAN CASAUS

Thanks...what # pads come stock?

chris.bachman

I'm not sure what pad was stock, however a number 4 pad will negate most of the drop in the rear and give you the look you want without sacrificing safety.

reflex92

So what your saying is that if i got #4 pads for the rear it would raise it back up a little bit so that it's not slammed? 1.3 inches in the back is just too much even if I tuck the fenders...

chris.bachman

Yuh.

reflex92

So just call Mercedes and ask for #4 suspension pads on the rear? Do you know how much height they give?

JUAN CASAUS

My dealer says they can't find anything without a part number or VIN which is why I needed the part numbers maybe your dealership has a little more brains and can do it for you.

reflex92

I just called my Mercedes and while I didn't get a part # they said they come in different increments...5, 9, 13, 17 millimeters. The #4 pad is the biggest one at 17 mm. Hope that helps...

JUAN CASAUS

Thank you!

JUAN CASAUS

part number is 210 325 0484 and are only $7.87 each!

reflex92

Now i just need to find out if these springs will even fit on my car....lol

chris.bachman

I might be selling my H&R springs...

ejsheltra

For the best and safest handling you must balance the spring rates front to rear. That is not to say that they have the same compression rates but it is to say that they are designed to work together. Design your ride from the perspective of handling first and then looks. You will be much more satisfied with the results.

doom239

I would get the H&R's then install the #4 pad in the rear that way you will look nicer the riding high

reflex92

Just got off the phone with H&R and they said they are the exact same springs as the C32. They said for catalog purposes the part #'s are listed different but the part # in the box would be the same....WOOHOO going to put them on tomorrow

JUAN CASAUS

Let me know how it goes I still need to order the #4's and install mine

reflex92

I actually just got off the phone with Mercedes as well and changed my pads to #3 which is .5 inch instead of the #4 which is .67 inches. I'm thinking a .5inch drop in the back would be perfect

JUAN CASAUS

post pics when you're done so I can determine which ones to order

hks-evo

waiting for pics as i also have h&r springs waiting to go on.

reflex92

I live in Colorado and it's been snowing like crazy....so once I can get the car down to the shop I will post some pics...