I have a 1963 220 Sb W111 sedan. If I support the car by the front jack points, the engine and front suspension and front axle settle downwards to the point where the engine can touch the steering cross piece. I know this is not right. At first I thought it was old/bad motor mounts, but the more I think about it, the more I think that something else should be supporting this and I'm wondering if the subframe mounts hold the frame to the body... Perhaps mine are either rotten or disconnected?

Thoughts appreciated.
thanks
Scott

Yup- Subframe mounts.

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