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Lowering a W115 - 2.5-10 - 06-03-2009
ok, so - after my MB M117 engine swap is done, am planning to shave an inch or two of ride height off of my 76 115 240D - does anyone know if 123 springs fit the 115, or if any company makes lowing springs that will fit?
since the springs arent progressive rate, can I cut a coil or two without getting an undesirable setup (I hate the idea of cutting springs, but if its my only option what can I do?)
will the Bilsteins I have in there take the different height ok?
Thanks much
RE: Lowering a W115 - winmutt - 06-04-2009
I have cut a coil on W123 springs. 1 coil is about 1 inc. If you can find the stiffest springs they made for the 115 and cut those down.
RE: Lowering a W115 - Diesel - 06-04-2009
http://www.lichtenberg-classics.ie/lowered_suspensions.asp
RE: Lowering a W115 - 2.5-10 - 06-04-2009
(06-04-2009, 06:26 AM)winmutt I have cut a coil on W123 springs. 1 coil is about 1 inc. If you can find the stiffest springs they made for the 115 and cut those down.
I would think the diesel would have the stiffest springs of the 114/115 cars
(06-04-2009, 01:37 PM)Diesel http://www.lichtenberg-classics.ie/lowered_suspensions.asp
cool - thx
RE: Lowering a W115 - winmutt - 06-04-2009
(06-04-2009, 02:02 PM)2.5-10 I would think the diesel would have the stiffest springs of the 114/115 cars
I dunno much about them but the W123 have about 20 different springs. Even by engine class there are a variety available based on road conditions. Last I checked the stiffest thickest were still available for the W123 for around $250 for the set.
RE: Lowering a W115 - 2.5-10 - 06-04-2009
the 123 had a lot more motors available in it -- the only heavier motors that went into this car were the 2.8L DOHC gas and the L5 (OM617)
- I think it should hold up ok with the 606 springs - it is still an immensely heavy engine.