Just finished doing mine with H&R and Bilstein HD's. The drop was more than the advertised 1.3 in the front! This thread may be of interest- Starting at post #23.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=289167&page=2
With the SLS in the rear I can adjust the height.
I still need to dial it in. The ride is firm, but not like my BMW 3-series I just sold with 19's and sport suspension
You definately need the proper MB spring compressor to do it safely....or it can kill you.
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1987 300TD 147,000 miles- Palomino leather interior, 1995 facelift and body cladding, E350 wheels, Rebuilt suspension and sport springs, rebuilt turbo, New Monarch injection pump and injectors....and the list goes on and on...