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Old 10-13-2015, 02:51 AM
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Mercedes W212 E Class 220 cdi
My Merc has gone to low

Hi to all i have a 2010 Mercedes W212 E class 220 cdi, i recently had the cat lowered using just springs my car had comfort suspension so the car was to high and soft on the ride now the problem is the car at the front has gone to low can anyone tell me i hear lots about the spring pads or shims or perch i know my car has them on the back but what about the front realy need your help

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Thicker spring pads can help slightly raise her. How much in height were you looking for?
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Hi i would like to raise the car about 10mm has i keep scraping under the front bumper but what i need to know is there spring pads or shims on the front of my car


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Originally Posted by raj.p
Hi i would like to raise the car about 10mm has i keep scraping under the front bumper but what i need to know is there spring pads or shims on the front of my car


thanks

Yeah, you're not going to get that much out of available oem pads.... only a few mm at most.

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