Our 1983 280SL is now over 20 years oid, and I suspect that all of the suspension pieces are original. The car drives ok, and has only 85,000 miles, but I'm thinking that it might be a good idea to have some parts replaced before spring to bring the ride and handling up to spec.

I would appreciate any advice or suggesions from other 107 owners on what to do (and what not to do). I don't think I'll try to do any of the work myself.

Certainly four new shocks would seem appropriate, and I want to replace the differential mount, to try and quiet some of the noise we hear on light throttle application.

Is there a list of the rubber suspension/steering bushings that should be replaced on a car of this age? That would help me in ordering parts.

Is this the kind of work that a good independent shop can do? The shop works on all kinds of imports, but we're a long way from any kind of MB specialist shop.

Thanks for any and all suggestions.

John.

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John R. Boyce
Bismarck, ND
1983 280SL, Euro, 5 speed