Thread: Softening the front end.
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Old 06-11-2011, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by English Bulldog View Post
Would like to soften the ride of the front end of a w123.

1. change the shocks from HDs to comforts.
2. replace the lower control arm bushings.

Will this do it, or would I be missing something?
I think the shocks would help. What's wrong with the LCA bushings?

Have you thought about tyre sizes? What size tyres do you have at the moment?
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