I drove 1,500 miles up from Arizona to Washington to retrieve my car parts before the mortgage company had them junked. I knew I would have a full load, so I brought these spring helpers that I found on a W115 in the wrecking yard:


As I was loading the car, I could tell that it was sagging way too much.


The spring helpers were fairly easy to install. I lifted one corner at a time and installed them in the rear only (2 in each rear spring).


They did help to lift up the rear of the car and stiffened the suspension as well. I think they probably saved my springs from getting worn out, though I think the trip is what did in my shock absorbers.


They got me the rest of the 1,500 miles back to Arizona. I think the metal twist-in type like what I used would be a good band-aid repair until new springs could be installed. I think my springs survived the trip.

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles