There isnt a whole lot of info or companies who specialize in any offroad performance for our cars. Im working slowly to start building that up and gathering more info. If you have any tips or info on what you have done please comment below or message me. Thanks!



1. Africa/Safari Springs

These springs seem to be a bit impossible to find. Everyone seems to mention it but noone has a source to get them. If you have a part number let me know. Thanks!



2. Lemforder Increased Height Springs

This pretty much goes for the same above except i used to have the part number and lost it. Ive seen these taller coils installed but need some more info.

3. W126 Rear Coils

Ive seen a lot of people mention just using a W126 spring with a larger coil spring pad. This does increase by a little but mostly just because of the pad and stiffer spring. No real increase in ride height or performance.



4. Spring Pads

Shim, front spring 8 MM thick, one burls
MB# 123 321 13 84

Shim, front spring 13 MM thick, two burls
MB# 123 321 14 84

Shim, front spring 18 MM thick, three burls
MB# 123 321 15 84

Shim, front spring 23 MM thick, four burls
MB# 123 321 16 84
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Shim, REAR spring 9.5 MM thick, one burls
MB# 115 325 22 44

Shim, REAR spring 14 MM thick, two burls
MB# 115 325 23 44

Shim, REAR spring 19 MM thick, three burls
MB# 115 325 24 44



5. Specs for a Custom Design

If anyone wants to partner with me to design a true lifted coil spring for these cars that would be great. It seems like the best route to go. It wouldnt be the biggest seller but if we can get a group buy of about 10 people i could get a big manufacturer to build them.

Maybe just use these guys?
https://slmarket.com/custom-springs-for-your-mercedes-benz/

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Thanks ill give it a try. Didnt see anything about the W123 on that site but perhaps they can help.

https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/fg/123120/222/32/015/ lots of numbers but you need the specs.

springs are made in Sweden by Lesjöfors

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The thread heading:
Lifting the W123 - Lift Kit - Taller Springs. Looking for Info

S11:

Perhaps an examination of the acceptable suspension geometry would be in order as a first step. With that knowledge in hand, numeric values of spring lengths and rates can be determined; said numbers are a bit more useful than "taller" & "stiffer".

We have a vw jetta with a 3" lift. Bought it lifted from one of the boys gf's father, who does nothing but teach people how to drive 4x4s off road. He lifted it as he was tired of cracking oil pans.
My son is replacing the front axles as the cv's are now toast...but it was lifted before the boys flogged it for 4 years.
Angle of the dangle....