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10-06-2006, 01:25 AM
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Body rolls
Compared to my '85 300TD (wagon) the body on my '83 300D rolls much more when making turns. It did this when I purchased the car. I verified the sway bars are attached. All the shocks have been replaced with Bilstein comforts. The tires are good.
What would you suspect is contributing to the problem?
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JWJ 1983 MB 300D - > 430,000 miles - Deep Blue - Bilstein Comforts - 0-60 in 24 seconds - 27MPG 1985 MB 300TD (wagon) - > 275,000 miles - Manila Beige - Thule rack - 0-60 in 18 seconds - 22 - 25MPG Biodiesel, Mobil Delvac 1, and Viton fuel lines! 
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10-06-2006, 01:28 AM
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spring rating/wear maybe?
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83' 300SD Turbo, intercooled, 71' Porsche 911 T Targa. 85.5' Porsche 944 euro 87' Fiero cp. Lamborghini Diablo replica V8 4spd.
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10-06-2006, 01:39 AM
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Marshmallows?! yum!
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83' 300SD Turbo, intercooled, 71' Porsche 911 T Targa. 85.5' Porsche 944 euro 87' Fiero cp. Lamborghini Diablo replica V8 4spd.
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10-06-2006, 02:11 AM
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I have the exact same tires on both cars. They were even purchased at the same time.
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JWJ 1983 MB 300D - > 430,000 miles - Deep Blue - Bilstein Comforts - 0-60 in 24 seconds - 27MPG 1985 MB 300TD (wagon) - > 275,000 miles - Manila Beige - Thule rack - 0-60 in 18 seconds - 22 - 25MPG Biodiesel, Mobil Delvac 1, and Viton fuel lines!
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10-06-2006, 06:56 AM
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Hmm. Do the swaybars have much play in them? I noticed that in my 300D, so I did the sway bar bushings. Big thick rubber things that had been really compacted after 20 years. It eliminated a good amount of body roll. How is the rest of the suspension? Any work been done (I kind of assume that it has at that mileage but you never know)
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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi
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10-06-2006, 08:37 AM
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the sedan lacks the automatic leveling system. that may be the difference.
i always felt my td handled superbly. tom w
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.  [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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10-06-2006, 10:24 AM
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upper control arms at front.sway bar connects there with two big rubber bushings on each side.replace them.about $12
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