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Stevo · #1 12-21-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gavin_leslie

The only thing really left is the front springs. The car sits about 1/2" higher in the front than it does in the rear. I was planning to trim a dead coil off the front springs but no one seems to have a coil spring compressor locally to rent. Ill take my time with that as its not mission critical right now.

Gavin

I wouldn't do anything about the springs for a while. These cars take a while to "come down" dont ask me why

gavin_leslie · #2 12-21-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevo

I wouldn't do anything about the springs for a while. These cars take a while to "come down" dont ask me why

I might be changing my mind on leaving this alone from some quick glances of other w123s around town. Seems that they have a bit of rearward rake to them sitting at ride height. This make a bit of sense that the added height of the rear would allow the plush springs to absorb 3 adults in the back and a trunk full of luggage without scraping the ground

Ill have to remeasure again to see really how high the front of the car is.

Gavin

winmutt · #3 12-21-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gavin_leslie

I might be changing my mind on leaving this alone from some quick glances of other w123s around town. Seems that they have a bit of rearward rake to them sitting at ride height. This make a bit of sense that the added height of the rear would allow the plush springs to absorb 3 adults in the back and a trunk full of luggage without scraping the ground

Ill have to remeasure again to see really how high the front of the car is.

Gavin

Measure from the center of the wheel to the fender.