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Old 09-06-2007, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottinSoCal View Post
Ditto. I changed the subframe mounts on both cars (75 450SL and 78 450SL) and there was an immediate improvement in handling and ride comfort. The 78 mounts looked fine, even when I sat them next to the new mounts there was less than 1/4" difference in height. But the car stopped trying to follow every rut in the road and turns stopped being quite as dramatic. When I changed the bushings for the sway bar it improved again, and when I replaced the cheap aftermarket shocks with some good Bilsteins it was just about perfect.
Thanks for the input....Did your car seem "Floaty/soft" riding before your upgrades ? Just another note...If I push down on the front or rear bumpers, the suspension is "soft", the shocks seem to work it doesn't keep bouncing like worn shocks would. There are no squeeks from the undercarrage. More info, More awnsers ? Thanks Dave
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