will this rear spring fix work? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

leathermang · #16 02-26-2005, 05:54 PM

You test the max speed on the same test drive for the brake work ? You SDL guys just THINK differently from me.

Brian Carlton · #17 02-26-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by leathermang

You test the max speed on the same test drive for the brake work ? You SDL guys just THINK differently from me.

I didn't say that I tested max speed, Greg. I simply stated that I reached speeds that you can't reach.

Probably about 75% of max.

Besides, it shows confidence in the ability of the mechanic.

whunter · #18 02-26-2005, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

I take it that these OEM springs are identical to the OE springs from the dealer, in your opinion?

At $60.00 per, they are about 50% of the dealer price.

They came in MB boxes with MB parts tags on them.
The boxes had massive dust layers = very old stock.

whunter · #19 02-26-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kmaysob

NO!!! dont put those in there. those came on my old sd and thats the reason why the shock pulled through the trailing arm. (like that when i got it). when i was replacing it i removed them from both sides.

Your trailing arms where rusting out.
The break would have happened in time, changing the springs only accelerated the failure.
FMEA = Failure Mode Effect Analysis would prove this is an expected failure mode from age and corrosion.

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