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05-13-2008, 02:49 PM
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H&R Lowering Springs on '87 SDL
Has anyone tried using the H&R Lowering Springs Manufacturer Part #:29559 on an '87 SDL? The product listing says not for Diesels... Is this due to a heavier engine block? They will fit on the '87 560 according to the TireRack
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/Susptabl.jsp?autoMake=Mercedes-Benz&autoModel=560SEL&autoYear=1987&autoModClar=&brand=&category=Springs 
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05-13-2008, 04:06 PM
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I keep toying with getting a set but I don't want to make my car ride harder than it already does.
AFAIK they don't make them anymore so call Tirerack and make sure they have a complete set left.
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05-13-2008, 04:43 PM
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I just got them in the mail yesterday... I also ordered the KYB a-just-a-shocks so I will get these put in at the same time... I looked up the difference between the 300SDL and the 560SEL gross weights... 560SEL 5049 lbs 300SDL 3475 lbs so it shouldn't be a weight issue...
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05-13-2008, 05:36 PM
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Don't forget pictures!
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05-13-2008, 06:09 PM
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Post pictures. Are you running stock wheels?
I'm worried about the car riding like a 911 with them.
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05-13-2008, 06:19 PM
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You gotta give up something for looks.... I rode/drove in a 560SEC with Eibach or H/R lowering springs and Bilsteins.... The cars had one of the best rides ever. Not stiff, and not floaty. Just right.
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05-13-2008, 10:10 PM
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fwiw I have H&R's for a 300E on my 300D. if those KYB's arent stiffer than stock, you're going to be replacing them again real soon.
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05-14-2008, 12:18 PM
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Well my car already rides to stiff, IMHO its no W140.
I don't want my teeth jared out on our frost heaved roads.
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05-14-2008, 03:36 PM
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05-14-2008, 03:46 PM
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05-14-2008, 03:58 PM
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I don't know where you got those numbers but they are off.
The M117 doesn't weight that much more than the 603.
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05-14-2008, 09:02 PM
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603 cast iron block, aluminum head
117 all aluminum... ??? doesnt the 117 weigh something close to a 617?
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1980 500SE/AMG Euro 1981 500SEL Euro 1982 380SEL 1983 300TD 1983 500SEC/AMG Euro 1984 500SEC 1984 300TD Euro 1986 190E 2.3-16 1986 190E 2.3 1987 300D 1997 C36 AMG 2003 C320T 4matic past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350
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05-14-2008, 09:05 PM
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How do you deal with the rear camber when using lowering springs?
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05-14-2008, 09:15 PM
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I think it has alot to do with the amenities in the SEL over the SDL. Power seats in the back, the extra wiring under the hood, etc.
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-Justin 91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd 01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd 07 MB ML320 CDI - dd 16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd it's automatic.
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05-14-2008, 09:19 PM
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OK, the book says 4100 lbs for the 560SEL and 3850 lbs for the 300SDL.
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-Justin 91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd 01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd 07 MB ML320 CDI - dd 16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd it's automatic.
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