E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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anyone have any advice for installing air bag suspension
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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uhh yeah.
it's not cheap, not easy on a w124. i've looked into this for a couple years now..
definitely not worth it in the long run...

plus, you can only fit 16's when you bag it if you really plan on slamming it.
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do it........ i was quoted ones like 1400 or 1500 for parts and labor, but i decided i didnt want to throw another 2k on suspension soo...
but it nice
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ya i bought it already for like 1400 i just was wondering if anyone had ever had any experience
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You'll need to weld in plates on the spring cups and lower control arm. Get shorter sport shocks so you won't bottom them out. Get new shock mounts for the front and do 1/4" lines because 1/2" lines are too fast. Google for w140s with bags and it's almost the same setup. I've done air ride suspensions on mustangs but those where strut bags for the front and regular bags for the rear on a 5 link suspension...

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do it........ i was quoted ones like 1400 or 1500 for parts and labor, but i decided i didnt want to throw another 2k on suspension soo...
but it nice
lol who gave you that quote?
the cheapest I got was about $4500.
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