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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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rare mercedes suspension, need help

hey all i have a 1986 190e 2.3 16 valve cosworth and my sls self leveling system is sagging im thinking of replacing all the springs and struts with traditional springs probly lowering springs and closing off the hydraulic system for good. can anyone tell me a web site i can order a spring and strut kit for all 4 wheels?? do i have to worry about fitment? would lowering springs for a normal 190e fit on my 16 valve??

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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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the hydraulic system is great, why would you want to cut it off?

You can adjust the hydraulic system easily if it is sagging.
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how? its sagging and squeaking
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Originally Posted by E=MC^2
how? its sagging and squeaking
First:

Have you flushed the fluid and checked the screen/filters? If not, I suggest you do that first.

Also, what is squeaking? Our cars are meant to have the chassis/suspension/bushings lubed every 7500 miles, good chance it is not the hydraulic system itself.

Once you have done that, you can adjust the height of the rear suspension by adjusting a bolt attached to the actuator in the back.
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