Is there any source for lowering springs? Wanting to drop my SD a couple or 3 inches.

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81 300SD daily driver/project
86 420SEL (sold)
85 380SE(in the graveyard)

Look in the performance forum.

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1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

I don't think you can get them anymore. AFAIK H&R is sold out. So your only route is custom or cutting.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Eibach still has them and I thought the H&Rs you can still get from tirerack.

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

The H&R's that Tire rack has specify not for diesel models, and they don't show any for the SD.

Anyone know the difference?

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81 300SD daily driver/project
86 420SEL (sold)
85 380SE(in the graveyard)

I have heard the V8 springs can be used in the diesels.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

380SE is the same car as the 300SD, should work.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Are there any issues after lowering a 300sd with the proper lowering springs? Can they be realigned with in specs?

The springs only lower a little over an inch so adjustment shouldn't be an issue. If it was 4" then it might be a problem.

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81 300SD daily driver/project
86 420SEL (sold)
85 380SE(in the graveyard)

Did you locate lowering springs for your 81 SD? if so which ones & are they installed yet? I heard there might be issues with rear camber adjustments if you lower the car

I dont know if its the same, but I have the rear of my w123 coupe lowered 2-1/2 inches. The alignment shop print out shows it is just barely out on one side and barely in on the other. I have used tires on it so I am waiting to see if the tire wear is unmanageable. I would say 1 inch lower will probably still be within spec

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

Do I understand this right? using the springs out of a 380SE will lower a 300SD? and if so by how much.

I know the SE and SD are the same body, but are the springs that much different?

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Why would the engine type matter? Is there a big difference in the weight of the gas vs the diesel models of the 126s?

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1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles