help with installing springs and pads w208
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From: prospect, kentucky
99 CLK 430, 00 SS Camaro 500HP, 95 SC300 Lexus, 06 GSXR 1000
help with installing springs and pads w208
can someone please post the install instructions on the springs and pads for a w208.. just got a set of h&rs and want to make sure i install them correctly and the quickest way possible
thanks... either post on here or can send to my email
06gsxr@gmail.com
thanks to all those who can help
thanks... either post on here or can send to my email
06gsxr@gmail.com
thanks to all those who can help
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I did mine but can't remember what I did step for step try looking thru the w208 how to might be in there somewhere
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...8-how-tos.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...8-how-tos.html
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do you have the mercedes spring compressor? if not, the only other way that i saw to do it without that spring compressor is to drop the lower control arms, which really shouldnt take much time to do anyways.
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99 CLK 430, 00 SS Camaro 500HP, 95 SC300 Lexus, 06 GSXR 1000
i was just going to use a reg. spring compressor.. do i still need to drop the lower control arm?
so if i just compress the springs with the car on on jack stands will they just come out or do i have to do something else?
so if i just compress the springs with the car on on jack stands will they just come out or do i have to do something else?
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The front is harder and requires the compressor, you may also have to undo the damper bolt to get more height in order to remove the coil.
Good luck , do a search on the forum there are hundreds of posts, and one peice of advice MAKE SURE you get the wheel alignment changed after you have finished.
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SL 350 R230 (3.7L with AMG Speedshift autobox)
(PS there's a 1000 posts on this subject so just do a search!)
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No.
There are different number pads ranging from 1 to 5 I believe. Theres is a post around here somewhere with the exact measurements. 1 is the thinnest (more drop) and 5 is the thickest. I have H&R's with #1 pads all the way around. I like it.
There are different number pads ranging from 1 to 5 I believe. Theres is a post around here somewhere with the exact measurements. 1 is the thinnest (more drop) and 5 is the thickest. I have H&R's with #1 pads all the way around. I like it.
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CLK 430
Thanks...that is what I am going with. Springs should be here today.
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White 1999 CLKL320
210 321 01 84 (5mm)
210 321 02 84 (9mm)
210 321 03 84 (13 mm)
210 321 04 84 (17 mm)
210 321 05 84 (21 mm)
rear
210 325 01 84 (5 mm)
210 325 02 84 (9 mm)
210 325 03 84 (13 mm)
210 325 04 84 (17 mm)
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CLK 430
You gotta be kiddn me lol. Went to the MB dealership today because the springs came in this morning and they looked at me like I was crazy when I mentioned D#1 pads. Are these numbers above for a 98 - 02 E class? They told me to get model numbers and come back 
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these spring pads are for the CLK and E class. The cars are similar in several parts and these are a few of them. Its just a big rubber stopper.
ie, those are the correct part numbers, whether the dealer believes you or not.
ie, those are the correct part numbers, whether the dealer believes you or not.
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IF you are quite good at DIY then you can do this yourself but take extreme care as the coil compressors can be deadly.. The back is no problem and you dont need the spring compressor to remove the coils, as you can just drop the rear arm by placing your jack below and undoing the bolt that attaches to the body. (I had to change my coils and pads 5 times at the rear before I was happy with the drop and therefore got pretty quick at it ! see photos)
The front is harder and requires the compressor, you may also have to undo the damper bolt to get more height in order to remove the coil.
Good luck , do a search on the forum there are hundreds of posts, and one peice of advice MAKE SURE you get the wheel alignment changed after you have finished.
The front is harder and requires the compressor, you may also have to undo the damper bolt to get more height in order to remove the coil.
Good luck , do a search on the forum there are hundreds of posts, and one peice of advice MAKE SURE you get the wheel alignment changed after you have finished.
It took plenty of searching, but this ^^ is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks so much!
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