Best way to lower front end of w126. Don't want to sacrifice ride quality
03-24-2018, 10:10 PM
#1
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Best way to lower front end of w126. Don't want to sacrifice ride quality
Hello,
I have a Couple of 126s. I have a manual swapped 300SD and a Euro 420 SEL. On both I would like to lower the front at the very least. I would like to start with the 420. I have read that there are too many shims in the front suspension from the factory causing the raised ride? Or should I cut springs? Or go with lowering springs all around. I don't want to make the car ride horrible. I think the 420 could use some suspension work anyway. It has only 53k on it, but slaps over bumps unlike my 300SD which has had recent suspension work. I don't want to go super low with either car, just level them out a little. Any advice would be appreciated. These are the two cars below.
03-26-2018, 02:39 AM
#3
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cut the springs and u willl sacrifice ride quality
get h and r springs, yes it will be slightly stiffer, but nothing crazy, make sure your shocks are good.
get h and r springs, yes it will be slightly stiffer, but nothing crazy, make sure your shocks are good.
05-15-2018, 06:24 PM
#4
MBWorld Fanatic!
Cutting springs is terrible and usually done by people who hate cars and have no money.
You can order a different set of pads for your springs.
Call an MB Dealer - Parts dept and ask.
You can order a different set of pads for your springs.
Call an MB Dealer - Parts dept and ask.
