Need help on lowering springs and shocks?
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1998 Mercedes ML320; 1993 Mercedes 200CE Cabriolet
Need help on lowering springs and shocks?
I am a newbie to this site so bare with me on this one. I have a 98 320 and I just threw on 275/45/20's. It definitely looks and handles better that stock. Next I need to get rid of the lame wheel gap. I have looked around and read all the previous threads... Eibach (1.4"), Intrax (1.8"), or H&R (1.25"), are there any others?
So real-world what has everyone actually done, seen, etc. I never off road and only occasionally do snow, so I am not so worried about ground clearance. I am leaning more towards the Intrax, but I don't want to make the ride too unbearably rough and they're the most expensive.
On the other hand, I have used Eibach's before on an Eclipse and did like the ride and feel. But really what does 1.4" really do to the back end, I swear it looks like 2 feet of wheel gap.
On to the strut towers are Bilsteins the way to go? Any other suggestions? Or is it all about the same.
Last question... any one find any really cheap e-tailers for this stuff? I have looked and found a few but just thought to ask.
Thanks so much.. I promise to post pics when I am done with the project or close to.
So real-world what has everyone actually done, seen, etc. I never off road and only occasionally do snow, so I am not so worried about ground clearance. I am leaning more towards the Intrax, but I don't want to make the ride too unbearably rough and they're the most expensive.
On the other hand, I have used Eibach's before on an Eclipse and did like the ride and feel. But really what does 1.4" really do to the back end, I swear it looks like 2 feet of wheel gap.
On to the strut towers are Bilsteins the way to go? Any other suggestions? Or is it all about the same.
Last question... any one find any really cheap e-tailers for this stuff? I have looked and found a few but just thought to ask.
Thanks so much.. I promise to post pics when I am done with the project or close to.
