Need to change shocks & want to change springs also.
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2007 e350 sport 4matic
Need to change shocks & want to change springs also.
I have a 2007 e350 4matic sport. need to change my shocks and was thinking about changing my springs also. Don't want to lower a lot just a little to where I wouldn't need a camber kit. Can anybody recommend some springs? Thanks in advance.
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Just went through this. Seems like the consensus is either eibach or H&R. Looking at these with quality shocks looked to run ~$7-800. I opted to spend a bit more for BC coilovers for the adjustability. I was also concerned about negative chamber as I put 50k/year on my W211 and don't want to deal with excessive inner tire wear.
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How much did you have to spend overall with the coilovers? Did you have to get a camber kit? I also put 50k/year so I'm concerned with negative tire wear but I noticed after hitting a pothole and not getting a alignment, I still got negative tire wear on one side of my tires. im trying to find the best median bc I do want to lower my car and not be concerned with maintaince later on down the road.
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How much did you have to spend overall with the coilovers? Did you have to get a camber kit? I also put 50k/year so I'm concerned with negative tire wear but I noticed after hitting a pothole and not getting a alignment, I still got negative tire wear on one side of my tires. im trying to find the best median bc I do want to lower my car and not be concerned with maintaince later on down the road.
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If you are wanting to replace springs and shocks, it's better to opt out for coilovers like toddman35 stated. I have 06 E350 and installed coilovers just a few days ago. The turning is very smooth and can adjust the damping from soft to stiff and they are lighter than stock springs/shocks.
I bought Megan Racing, costed me $710 with shipping and a friend installed me charging me $200, shops charge abt $350-450. BC racing is abt $200 more, $900-1k that's why i went with Megan lol budget calls.
Springs will lower 1inch to 2 inches but ride will be stiff, however on coils, you can adjust it from soft to stiff, depending on ur taste. Ima make a new thread once i get clean shots on mine.
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Wow, thanks so much guys. All this info is very very useful. I'm talking to some local guys and they recommend a different route: H&R springs and Koni adjustable shocks. I still have some time so I'm gonna keep doing some research and listening to other people's opinions.
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Wow, thanks so much guys. All this info is very very useful. I'm talking to some local guys and they recommend a different route: H&R springs and Koni adjustable shocks. I still have some time so I'm gonna keep doing some research and listening to other people's opinions.
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Thanks again Toddman. Yea, brother in law also gave me the same advice. Get Ebiach or H&R but make sure to get quality shocks. See how stiff each spring is and adjust with either adjustable shocks or something that will go with whatever springs I go with.
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half inch will not cause camber problem.
if OP wants more, front camber can be adjusted by a set of camber bolt which will change +/-0.3~0.5 degrees, to allow height lower another half inch more; but unfortunately rear can not be adjusted except installing aftermarket camber set (adjustable control arms).
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Does adjustable shocks adjusts the ride height? I kinda heard some about them but never found much useful info on this topic. On the coils i installed, I was messing arnd with the shock's height but it didn't change any ride height, instead had to just adjust the springs and leave the shocks as they were.
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yea so in this case i think a complete coilovers kit would seem a better choice. Due to coils also giving you an option for ride height and damping adjustment.
About adjustable shocks...lol a friend told me to get springs and adjustable shocks and they will adjust the ride height -_- lol glad i bought coilovers.
About adjustable shocks...lol a friend told me to get springs and adjustable shocks and they will adjust the ride height -_- lol glad i bought coilovers.
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Sorry to break it to you...you'll have no options for a 4matic since they won't fit up front.
the factory shocks are adjustable via a snap ring but that's it if you max it out.
factory struts and springs up front will run you $500 total. I haven't installed mine yet but I'm getting close and parts are waiting in the box.
the factory shocks are adjustable via a snap ring but that's it if you max it out.
factory struts and springs up front will run you $500 total. I haven't installed mine yet but I'm getting close and parts are waiting in the box.
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I would recommend Bilstein Sports since they come with a lifetime warranty. You can check if Bilstein offers a set for your 4matic on their website. I took advantage of it on my MINI and it already saved me once after I blew a front strut.
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Koni yellows are offered with height adjustability for certain makes/models. You need to disassemble the suspension and set the ring at the bottom to one of the various settings (usually between 1 and 5 settings). Perhaps this is what your friend meant when referencing height adjustability on replacement shocks? I don't know whether Koni offers shocks for your vehicle though.
Possible, but I doubt he knew about Koni brand. I asked few times he had no clue who offers them, but instead told me to google it lol
Possible, but I doubt he knew about Koni brand. I asked few times he had no clue who offers them, but instead told me to google it lol
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I'm just looking to lower my ride a bit and not worry about maintance. I know everyone recommends coilovers but I'm not looking to adjust my height once I get it lower than stock so that's why some local guys say go the springs/shocks route. Basically what I'm saying is after I lower it a certain height, I'm not going to feel like I need to go lower than it already is.
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I'm just looking to lower my ride a bit and not worry about maintance. I know everyone recommends coilovers but I'm not looking to adjust my height once I get it lower than stock so that's why some local guys say go the springs/shocks route. Basically what I'm saying is after I lower it a certain height, I'm not going to feel like I need to go lower than it already is.
I wanted springs at first because they were so cheap, $300-350. But I went with coils which costed me $700 n a friend installed for $200, shops charge double.
It is your choice to make, don't let my given options to derive you to a diff route. Do what you feel right but be aware of pros and cons of both sides and make your choice.
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I misunderstood your post.
