I had that problem with the kit; the car sat way too high, and in fact higher on one side than the other. The spring included with the Febi kit has the same part number as the spring EPC lists as being for vehicles where "on special request, harder spring suspension" is installed. It is visibly heavier/thicker than the weaker spring (110 329 04 01) which I obtained from the MB dealer. The weaker spring corrected my ride height problem.
Having seen in this thread that the rebuilt compensators are available, I may go ahead with that. I was reluctant to buy a NOS unit because the nitrogen charge and rubber components in these only lasts so long before seeping out. So even a new unit that has never been on a car before may not be in top shape. Still, 700 Euro is a lot...
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Originally Posted by xaliscomex
Spoke to John at mb classic center-orange county. Only 2 (Boge) hydro- pneumatic compensators left and they are reserved for only those vehicles that come in to get restoration service. I own a 1970 280 SEL 2.8 (108.019) and had the same camber problem. Switched from hydro compensator to spring conversion kit. No problems with camber. To be honest the rear of my car sits a little high for my taste.
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