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Originally Posted by arcticathlon
Brian, i have a 85 300D and want to replace the springs and shocks all they way around. i know you had purchased custom springs for your SDL, but can you help me find the right measurements for my car. i want to order them also, but am not an expert when it comes to the degree's and chamber. what height do you recommend i get so that the rear does not sag.
thanks,
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With the W123, I don't believe that there should be any difficulty with the stock replacement springs. The need to go to the custom springs, IMHO, was simply due to the fact that the extended body of the W126 will sag with a moderate load in the trunk......even with brand new springs. So, I simply decided to get slightly longer springs and be done with it.
How do you know the springs are bad?
Usually, that body does not abuse it's springs at all. Shocks and differential mount will raise the body at least one inch in the rear.
I just replaced the rear shocks on the SD. Totally shot. No gas resistance whatsoever.
PM me for the source for shocks if you don't already know.