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Old 03-15-2005, 03:37 AM
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1995 E320 SE
 
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Spring pad adjustments and HD shocks

The rear does drop more than the front with the Eibach springs. I adjusted the ride height by using 3-bump rear spring pads with 1-bump front pads and now I have a symmetrical drop of about one inch. I also used Bilstein HD shocks, which I think were originally designed for carrying heavier loads. I chose the HD shocks because they have about the same valving as the Bilstein Sport shocks and they work on a car at the original ride height or on a car that is just very slightly lowered. I also use my car for family vacations and I have a bike rack that I mount on a receiver hitch, so I sometimes need the extra support from the HD shocks.

If I were you, I would go back to the Eibach springs, get Bilstein HD shocks, and adjust the height with spring pads. Another option would be to go to the dealer and get OEM springs with Bilstein HD shocks. If you go back to OEM, you can get the car a little lower by using the 1-bump spring pads.

About one inch lower with Eibach, Bilstein HD, 1-bump front, and 3-bump rear
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