W211 Suspension Height Issue
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08 Mercedes-Benz E350, 09 BMW 528i
W211 Suspension Height Issue
Hello everyone,
I've been experiencing a ride height issue with my 08 W211 E350 after replacing the shocks. The rear is okay (non-adjustable), but the front is riding higher than it should. After further investigating the problem, it seems (I hope anyway) that the spring seat needs to be adjusted by means of a ring pin.
Does anyone know at which notch the ring pin should be at? (see pictures)
https://imgur.com/a/441cK
The car also has the avantgarde and sport package options.
Thank you in advance!
I've been experiencing a ride height issue with my 08 W211 E350 after replacing the shocks. The rear is okay (non-adjustable), but the front is riding higher than it should. After further investigating the problem, it seems (I hope anyway) that the spring seat needs to be adjusted by means of a ring pin.
Does anyone know at which notch the ring pin should be at? (see pictures)
https://imgur.com/a/441cK
The car also has the avantgarde and sport package options.
Thank you in advance!
Last edited by coronat; Jun 10, 2017 at 10:24 PM. Reason: Adding more information.
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Wow, My Bilstein HDs only had 3 notches, IIRC. Do you have your old struts to make a comparison? Otherwise I'd advice you make a measurement from the lip of your fender and measure down to where it should ideally be, then measure that distance on the strut from where the ring is originally.
Also, take into account that it might take your struts a few days to settle down, so it may ride a little higher until they are done settling.
Also, take into account that it might take your struts a few days to settle down, so it may ride a little higher until they are done settling.
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Wow, My Bilstein HDs only had 3 notches, IIRC. Do you have your old struts to make a comparison? Otherwise I'd advice you make a measurement from the lip of your fender and measure down to where it should ideally be, then measure that distance on the strut from where the ring is originally.
Also, take into account that it might take your struts a few days to settle down, so it may ride a little higher until they are done settling.
Also, take into account that it might take your struts a few days to settle down, so it may ride a little higher until they are done settling.
I originally bought Sachs shocks and verified it to the matching MB genuine part. I also bought an original MB genuine shock later (in an attempt to measure it) but found out that even the genuine shock also needs to be adjusted to whatever the car is sitting at.
I tried to do an estimate and adjust the rings on the other two new shocks I have pictured, but I really do not want to pay for another "guess" at what the height should be (if it can be avoided).
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Unfortunately I do not. But it didn't matter because the struts that were already on the car were the incorrect ones, but the springs were so worn that I didn't notice that problem until I decided to replace the springs and shocks.
I originally bought Sachs shocks and verified it to the matching MB genuine part. I also bought an original MB genuine shock later (in an attempt to measure it) but found out that even the genuine shock also needs to be adjusted to whatever the car is sitting at.
I tried to do an estimate and adjust the rings on the other two new shocks I have pictured, but I really do not want to pay for another "guess" at what the height should be (if it can be avoided).
I originally bought Sachs shocks and verified it to the matching MB genuine part. I also bought an original MB genuine shock later (in an attempt to measure it) but found out that even the genuine shock also needs to be adjusted to whatever the car is sitting at.
I tried to do an estimate and adjust the rings on the other two new shocks I have pictured, but I really do not want to pay for another "guess" at what the height should be (if it can be avoided).
After couple weeks i don't even notice that my car is high at all, but that's Bilstein HD shocks.
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2007 E350 RWD SP1 (M211.056/E272.964)
Hello everyone,
I've been experiencing a ride height issue with my 08 W211 E350 after replacing the shocks. The rear is okay (non-adjustable), but the front is riding higher than it should. After further investigating the problem, it seems (I hope anyway) that the spring seat needs to be adjusted by means of a ring pin.
Does anyone know at which notch the ring pin should be at? (see pictures)
https://imgur.com/a/441cK
The car also has the avantgarde and sport package options.
Thank you in advance!
I've been experiencing a ride height issue with my 08 W211 E350 after replacing the shocks. The rear is okay (non-adjustable), but the front is riding higher than it should. After further investigating the problem, it seems (I hope anyway) that the spring seat needs to be adjusted by means of a ring pin.
Does anyone know at which notch the ring pin should be at? (see pictures)
https://imgur.com/a/441cK
The car also has the avantgarde and sport package options.
Thank you in advance!
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Sorry to reply so late, no the issue was never completely resolved. After trying again, I got the ride height to almost match, but was still off by about 0.5 - 0.75 inches, so I decided to just ignore it. The shop suggested that there may be a bushing somewhere that's worn but couldn't find anything out of the ordinary.
I may eventually have it fixed once I do a complete suspension refresh in the future.
I may eventually have it fixed once I do a complete suspension refresh in the future.
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Sorry to reply so late, no the issue was never completely resolved. After trying again, I got the ride height to almost match, but was still off by about 0.5 - 0.75 inches, so I decided to just ignore it. The shop suggested that there may be a bushing somewhere that's worn but couldn't find anything out of the ordinary.
I may eventually have it fixed once I do a complete suspension refresh in the future.
I may eventually have it fixed once I do a complete suspension refresh in the future.
Hey good evening I am having the same issue you were having I installed new springs and struts now mines is riding super high in the front can so I removed one side and lowered the ring to the 3rd ring from the bottom and for some reason it seems to be a little higher then before can you please tell me to what ring did you put it to to at least get it to 0.5-0.75
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https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20..._assembly.html Unity Strut Assembly Kit has anyone used this?
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Hey good evening I am having the same issue you were having I installed new springs and struts now mines is riding super high in the front can so I removed one side and lowered the ring to the 3rd ring from the bottom and for some reason it seems to be a little higher then before can you please tell me to what ring did you put it to to at least get it to 0.5-0.75
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https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20..._assembly.html Unity Strut Assembly Kit has anyone used this?
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Hello everyone,
I was looking around the forum for a solution to the ride hight problem I have. I just finished changing the rear springs and tightend everything on the ground and I was wondering if there is any adjustment for the rear as it is too high. I remember seeing these rubber rings as if they were spacers to lift the car higher. Also, the front springs have been changed but I know that they are adustable from thoes rings on the shocks but, where would you put the ring to make the car lower would you put it higher up or lower down.
Also the car is a 4matic.
Thanks.
I was looking around the forum for a solution to the ride hight problem I have. I just finished changing the rear springs and tightend everything on the ground and I was wondering if there is any adjustment for the rear as it is too high. I remember seeing these rubber rings as if they were spacers to lift the car higher. Also, the front springs have been changed but I know that they are adustable from thoes rings on the shocks but, where would you put the ring to make the car lower would you put it higher up or lower down.
Also the car is a 4matic.
Thanks.
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Hello everyone,
I was looking around the forum for a solution to the ride hight problem I have. I just finished changing the rear springs and tightend everything on the ground and I was wondering if there is any adjustment for the rear as it is too high. I remember seeing these rubber rings as if they were spacers to lift the car higher. Also, the front springs have been changed but I know that they are adustable from thoes rings on the shocks but, where would you put the ring to make the car lower would you put it higher up or lower down.
Also the car is a 4matic.
Thanks.
I was looking around the forum for a solution to the ride hight problem I have. I just finished changing the rear springs and tightend everything on the ground and I was wondering if there is any adjustment for the rear as it is too high. I remember seeing these rubber rings as if they were spacers to lift the car higher. Also, the front springs have been changed but I know that they are adustable from thoes rings on the shocks but, where would you put the ring to make the car lower would you put it higher up or lower down.
Also the car is a 4matic.
Thanks.
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There's no adjustment for the springs. Are you sure you got the right part? When you first put them in, they're a little high initially but they will settle down after a couple weeks. But the old ones probably sagged so it will probably still be higher than whatever you had before.
Thanks.
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