|
|
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
shocks and or springs
I just bought a 82 300sd nice cali car the back end is a little low i'm not sure if i should get new shocks (witch i know are bad) or springs also maybe bushings also?
|
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Mine is low also.
I did the rear diff mount, not too bad, helped a lot. And was told shocks would help, but have not got to them yet...
__________________
83 300SD Dark Silver Dark brown inside |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Start with the shocks and steering dampner (your springs probably aren't bad, bad shocks will make the car sit low in the back) You can do the shocks and steering dampner yourself. For shocks, Bilstein Comforts work best on the SD, don't settle for another brand of shock to save a buck. You can get a good price here on Fastlane and good advice from Phil - just click on the "Buy Parts" selection on the home page. If he can't get them, try Adsits they also have good prices.
__________________
Houston, Texas 1984 300CD 235K miles, Elvira, one owner 1987 300TD 180K miles 1974 TR6 78K miles Sarah Jane, one owner OBK #27 |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
There is a variety of things that could account for your rear end sag. I've never noticed shocks to make it sag to where it was visible (at least while the car's stationary). The steering damper is probably not going to help anything, as its the rear end in question. I would start with a new differential mount and subframe mounts. The parts for these jobs is not too much $, and it's where most of you issues probably lie. I would look toward the springs next.
__________________
1989 300E 144K |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Shocks will make a huge difference in ride height. Also the springs will wear over time, there is a spacer that sits between the body and spring and comes in three sizes. When measuring the car, the edge of the hood and trunk should be the same height.
__________________
http://superturbodiesel.com/images/sig.04.10.jpg 1995 E420 Schwarz 1995 E300 Weiss #1987 300D Sturmmachine #1991 300D Nearly Perfect #1994 E320 Cabriolet #1995 E320 Touring #1985 300D Sedan OBK #42 |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
__________________
Houston, Texas 1984 300CD 235K miles, Elvira, one owner 1987 300TD 180K miles 1974 TR6 78K miles Sarah Jane, one owner OBK #27 |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
subframe bushings
spring perch rubber 1,2 or 3 nub by height springs...hd springs do not make the car sit higher, just sag less w/ a load
__________________
82 300D....went to MB heaven 90 350 SDL....excercising con rods |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Correct - but bad shocks make the car squat and new shocks restore the height lost - not jack it up.
__________________
Houston, Texas 1984 300CD 235K miles, Elvira, one owner 1987 300TD 180K miles 1974 TR6 78K miles Sarah Jane, one owner OBK #27 |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
On both of our SD's we opted to just shell it out and have all three replaced. I got new OEM springs, the second thickest spring pad (dealer recommended it) which is 14mm....and new Bilstein HD shocks. I think the rear of my car was raised about 4+ inches after. Big difference. Also the new springs and HD shocks make it able to carry more without having it sag to the ground....aka....a few people in back and stuff in trunk....or heavy load on our utility trailer hitched up to the car.
Well worth it....looks so much better and rides better too.
__________________
-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life- '15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800) '17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k) '09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k) '13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k) '01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km) '16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k) |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
IIRC 1nub is something like 1.4cm diff in height.
__________________
http://superturbodiesel.com/images/sig.04.10.jpg 1995 E420 Schwarz 1995 E300 Weiss #1987 300D Sturmmachine #1991 300D Nearly Perfect #1994 E320 Cabriolet #1995 E320 Touring #1985 300D Sedan OBK #42 |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
Well thanks it looks like i will look at the shocks first and go from there.
|
#12
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks again for the help i just went to adsit and bought 2 new ones at a great price!
|
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|