124 Susp. Experts: Spring pad recommendation
 

My '91 300E sits too high: It has four-bump pads in the front and three in rear. It is stock except for front and rear Bilstein HDs.

I don't want to install different springs; I just want it to be lowered a bit.

It is a family car and often has four-five people in it and occasionally luggage as well. I do want it to be slightly higher in the rear to accommodate the occasional load described above.

What would you recommend?

Thank you in advance

Any body?

Go 2 bump front, 2 rear. If rear still too high, put the 1 bumps in, but I bet you won't have to.

This will lower your entire car .5"-.75", and maintain a slight rake.

Thanks Michael! I was thinking this should be the setup.

Weird that your '91 has that setup? What options do you have? Sunroof? My '91 300E has a sunroof and came stock with 3 bump up front, 2 bump rear. When I changed my springs, I lowered both ends a bump (2 front, 1 rear) and am happy with the results.

Appparently it depends on the weight of the car when it comes off the assembly line with options factored in.

Good luck!

What springs? Stock?

That is what I thought! What were they thinking .... off-road 124?

Thanks for your reply.