What's the skinny on the Spring Perch Failure? Was told by a Mercedes Fan that if the top of the front springs are rusty and fail that they may break and be shoved into the frame? Please advise.

Do a search for "spring perch" and you'll find all sorts of info on this issue...

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

The spot welded perch rusts and breaks off; spring is usually fine. Never heard of the "shoved into the frame" part. Isnt real common, but does happen. Salty roads/conditions probably contributes. Usually occurs at low speeds.

Most of us dont lose sleep over it.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)