STD Tuning Suspension 85 w126

85 w126

85 w126

 
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oldtown
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02-11-2012, 10:34 AM #1
i have a very cool 300sd and have wondered for some time if my shocks or springs were bad due to the rear end sag and sometimes poor handling. i think that some of the poor handling was due to the S rated tires whcih did not have enough tire wall strength. i now have some H rated tires which seem to be much better.

my question is about the HD springs and shocks. my main objective is to get rid of the rear end sag. i like the ride but hate the sag. Will the HD springs and regular shocks eliminate my problem? i live in western NC and there are a lot of hills and curves. i dont want a super stiff ride but would like a little better handling . money is not too much of an object with this project, so i can get what i need.

Also, if i do the rear suspension job is there anything else i should replace while it is torn apart, i.e. bushing etc. i had looked at getting a bigger sway bar but i dont think it would be that noticeable for the work involved.

after this is done ill look into new injectors and some IP work. any suggestions there.?
oldtown
02-11-2012, 10:34 AM #1

i have a very cool 300sd and have wondered for some time if my shocks or springs were bad due to the rear end sag and sometimes poor handling. i think that some of the poor handling was due to the S rated tires whcih did not have enough tire wall strength. i now have some H rated tires which seem to be much better.

my question is about the HD springs and shocks. my main objective is to get rid of the rear end sag. i like the ride but hate the sag. Will the HD springs and regular shocks eliminate my problem? i live in western NC and there are a lot of hills and curves. i dont want a super stiff ride but would like a little better handling . money is not too much of an object with this project, so i can get what i need.

Also, if i do the rear suspension job is there anything else i should replace while it is torn apart, i.e. bushing etc. i had looked at getting a bigger sway bar but i dont think it would be that noticeable for the work involved.

after this is done ill look into new injectors and some IP work. any suggestions there.?

serverman777
GT2559V

226
02-11-2012, 11:02 AM #2
Yes The stocks and new springs will help tons. I dont think you need a bigger sway bar. The rear suspension is pretty simple on a w126.

'84 300 SD w126 Race Car Wink
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
02-11-2012, 11:02 AM #2

Yes The stocks and new springs will help tons. I dont think you need a bigger sway bar. The rear suspension is pretty simple on a w126.


'84 300 SD w126 Race Car Wink
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver

aaa
GT2256V

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02-11-2012, 11:49 AM #3
New springs, new subframe bushings, new diff bushing. Each will left the rear end up a little.
aaa
02-11-2012, 11:49 AM #3

New springs, new subframe bushings, new diff bushing. Each will left the rear end up a little.

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
02-11-2012, 11:55 AM #4
I have Bilstine HD on my car and it rides like it on a cloud and helped lift it up a bit plus if handles great around corners

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
02-11-2012, 11:55 AM #4

I have Bilstine HD on my car and it rides like it on a cloud and helped lift it up a bit plus if handles great around corners


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

oldtown
Naturally-aspirated

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02-11-2012, 04:02 PM #5
thanks for the quick feedback. so do i go with HD springs and HD bilsteins on the rear? Or HD springs and regular shocks?

on the front do i just replace the front with regular bilsteins and leave the springs alone?
oldtown
02-11-2012, 04:02 PM #5

thanks for the quick feedback. so do i go with HD springs and HD bilsteins on the rear? Or HD springs and regular shocks?

on the front do i just replace the front with regular bilsteins and leave the springs alone?

 
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