lowering front end
 

The front of my W126, as every other 126, sits noticibly higher than the rear. I was wondering if there is a way of lowering the front to make it more even with the rear. I know suggestions for H&Rs are gonna be made, but I like where the rear sits, I also like the ride since I use the car for highways and not really anything curvy, so I don't want to sacrifice ride quality (ie H&Rs). So therefore, as stated before, I just want to level the front with the rear. Can it be done (correctly, not some botch job)? Cut springs? take out the spring pad? :confused:

Maybe spring pads? I know W124 owners have played around with ride hieght by swaping spring pads. I have the same issue to and might try this approach for ride quality reasons.

NEVER cut springs, they are engineered to work over their entire length. I suggest different shims

IMH Opinion, I would first replace the rear springs.


Our 126 was an "ass sitter". I replaced the rear springs and was delighted with the difference it made. No squat under accelertion and no looking up to the front passengers from the rear seat.

I decided not to change the front springs but instead just used thinner spring pads all around. I then I got it re-aligned.

Keep in mind that Mercedes measures correct ride height by suspension arm angles.

Haasman

I'd think lowering the front is treating the symptom, not the problem. You car did not come from the factory like that , something has happened. Over time, rubber fails and parts like rear subframe bushings need to be replaced (even though not many do or even know they exist). I'd have a check of the suspension parts in the rear before making the front compensate.