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W108 rear suspension spring
Hello Peaches,
I have some fresh experience to share regarding the rear suspension. Since I purchased the car three years ago, the rear wheels have always looked odd sitting under the car at an angle. I have always been told that it is normal, but it doesn't look normal to me. Since the car seemed to ride ok I didn't bother looking for a solution.
Last week my in-laws were visiting from Florida. I offered to drive the family to dinner in my Mercedes since it is the largest car. With five large passengers, the car was scraping the pavement. I am pretty sure that Mercedes designed the SEL to carry 1,000 pounds.
My friend Don shared the solution to the sagging old spring. Don drives a 1974 MB 240D. He bought a kit called "Spring Helpers" that came with four pieces, and he only needed two of them. Don installed two of the Spring Helpers on my 1973 W108 and the suspension is riding like new.
I have not tested with five passengers yet, but the wheels are sitting up pretty and the ride smooth and responsive. I have read posts here regarding sagging springs and wheels tucked in like mine. I have not read about Spring Helpers here on the forum so I thought I would share my experience.
I hope this helps some of our friends. It made me very happy.
Jeffrey
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