Improving my W124's handling
Improving my W124's handling
I just got a great deal on some non-SLS SL500 front and rear springs for my 87 300D. After measuring both springs, it looks like the rears will be perfect for stiffening up the suspension. The front springs however do not look like they will be much of an upgrade over the stockers. Like you, I am trying to stiffen up the suspension while maintaining a mostly stock ride height. Looking through Dave M's chart, it looks like a better front spring for me may be off an E320 Cabrio. I believe those cars had a similar ride height to an 87 300D, but the springs specs make me think they would be much stiffer.
I know you went with 400E sportline springs, but I really don't want any ride height reduction and I doubt I would be able to find a good deal on a set. Are you still running stock sway bars?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. It is really appreciated.
DieselPower
12-18-2015, 09:26 AM #12I know this is an old post, but I was wondering if you had any updates Ray?
I just got a great deal on some non-SLS SL500 front and rear springs for my 87 300D. After measuring both springs, it looks like the rears will be perfect for stiffening up the suspension. The front springs however do not look like they will be much of an upgrade over the stockers. Like you, I am trying to stiffen up the suspension while maintaining a mostly stock ride height. Looking through Dave M's chart, it looks like a better front spring for me may be off an E320 Cabrio. I believe those cars had a similar ride height to an 87 300D, but the springs specs make me think they would be much stiffer.
I know you went with 400E sportline springs, but I really don't want any ride height reduction and I doubt I would be able to find a good deal on a set. Are you still running stock sway bars?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. It is really appreciated.
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