Yes, everything went back in perfectly & seated properly. I have no choice but to continue with everything else & see what happens. It must work itself out. These springs came out of a car with an engine that weighs at least 80-100 lbs less. Furthermore I can't believe that springs sitting for about two years with no weight on them could get stronger.
Wanted to post some pictures but it got too late. Will try tomorrow, Paul.

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1984 300CD red/blk 290,000 partial resto
1980 240D 4 sp Brn/palomino gone
1997 Mazda Miata STO edition wife's baby
1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC next resto
1986 Subaru GL wagon daily
1993 Isuzu pickup field beater
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 5sp wife's new car
1978 Honda XL350
1974 Honda XL70 my Calif. ride in HS

I've got a similar deal with my 300sd. I had the wieght of the front wheels for about a week while I did some front end work. When I set it back down the front was way high. It has settled a little since then, but still way high. I have as much ground clearance as some trucks!

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1981 300sd w/ 341,500 miles

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Although you might think it's "way high", I'll bet that it's within 1/2" of spec.

All the SD's and SDL's suffer from this look.

I don't like it much, myself. I fixed the look on the SDL by raising the back end........the front end drops a bit and the look over the tires is about equal........still too much.......IMHO.

The SD is going to get a spring length reduction to reduce the front end by 1" or so.

Can you buy thinner spring shims for the front end?

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"spreading a trail of obnoxious where ever we go"
1981 300sd w/ 341,500 miles

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I believe that we're currently running the thinnest available, but, won't know for sure until the spring is removed.

Would the front springs from a 190 work? I know they are smaller cars but what about the front springs? Just wondering because my SD still sits "high" after doing the front end rebuild. (same springs but new everything else)

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If it ain't broke take it apart and find out why.

1983 300SD, 4 speed
1994 C280
1987 300TD wagon
1996 HD Road King

Ride in Peace Eric Peterson, Harley of Macon