Need Advice re: Lowering the Car
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2016 E350 Sport; Mom Wrecked the 2008 E350; sold the 2002 C320
Need Advice re: Lowering the Car
I'm looking to get some Brabus springs this weekend for my 2016 E350. I'm getting them locally with very little use. Seller tells me that they provide a 1 inch drop on the front and 2 inches on the rear.
The main thing I'd like some advice on is whether I do or do not need shocks and struts designed for lowered springs . I know Bilstein makes a line designed for this with shorter travel but given the nominal difference from stock that I am contemplating , I want to know if such type of shock/strut is necessary or even advisable.
I would prefer to stick with the stock shocks and struts until it's time to replace them.
The main thing I'd like some advice on is whether I do or do not need shocks and struts designed for lowered springs . I know Bilstein makes a line designed for this with shorter travel but given the nominal difference from stock that I am contemplating , I want to know if such type of shock/strut is necessary or even advisable.
I would prefer to stick with the stock shocks and struts until it's time to replace them.
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2016 E350 Sport; Mom Wrecked the 2008 E350; sold the 2002 C320
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2016 E350 Sport; Mom Wrecked the 2008 E350; sold the 2002 C320
I picked up the springs finally. PO really didn't know much about them, other than showing me pictures of his car with them installed.
Not much info on them out there but from what I have gathered, they provide a 30 mm drop
Not much info on them out there but from what I have gathered, they provide a 30 mm drop
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If it's - 30mm , then your 6K stock or
new stock ( Bilstein B4 ) will handle it no problem unless if the spring rates are severely uprated .
new stock ( Bilstein B4 ) will handle it no problem unless if the spring rates are severely uprated .
Last edited by Gazwould; Dec 17, 2019 at 12:59 PM.
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2016 E350 Sport; Mom Wrecked the 2008 E350; sold the 2002 C320
