W124 sedan ride height
 

Just noticed my car from the window, it seems it to sit lower on the front than the back, The tie-rods/drag link are shot and going to replace them this weekend. Do those affect ride height.

The top of the fender to the top of tire has about 2 inches of space. my car is a 95 E300D - but all other 124's usually older ones have equal front and rear height.

Would an alignment correct this? or am I looking at other costs.

I don't have measurements handy, but my '95 sits with a definite nose down attitude. It's not huge, but subtle. I like the way it looks compared to other 124's. I don't think changing tie rods, etc. will alter it.

Rgds,
Chris W.
'95 E300D, 340K

I'll take a pic once I get a chance, no doubt the stance looks classy euro sedan - but made me wonder if this is correct. when I jack up the car th camber changes massively and the height remains high and refuses to settle unless the vehicle is moved. <-- I was think along those lines that maybe a camber adjustment would correct its height.

BUT the wheels are perfectly sitting on the road..

I think that's just tire friction...for the suspension to squat the wheels have to move outward a bit. With the car stationary there's probably too much friction to let them slide. I think if you watch as you jack it up you'll see them pull inward and slide against the concrete as the car lifts.

Note that on the 124, if the front end is toed-in significantly the front will RISE as driven forward, DROP when driven backward.
Alternately a bad toe-out will cause the front to LOWER when driven, RISE when backed.

Incorrect shocks on the rear can cause it to ride high in the rear.

yes - the wheel does slide inwards when lifted,
@babymog, I have noticed that the front does rise when the car is moved forward.

abt - the rear shocks, they are the OEM sachs units - (front also), Im trying to hunt down a weird stupid rattle from the rear which sounds like a loose tie rod or worn bush - or a broken shock absorber. All the bushes (S-frame and links) are solid they dont move, including the plastic arm, the shock is not loose, Is a test drive without a shock possible (I dont want the spring flying out)

and finally I saw a 95 E320 today in the parking where I work, it sat somewhat the same as my car - nose down.. (I believe the last 124s had this nose down look)

What condition are your front struts and rear shocks in?

FYI
 

Inspect your car for this issue, it happens to the W124 also...

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no leaks - just a little firm I beleive - car is jerky on slow drives but is smooth at higher speeds.

How firm?



The nose on my W124 raised up with a new pair of front struts. I do not have an exact number, but it is/was noticeable.

Broken front springs are extremely common on the late 124s. The bottom coil is almost always broken, lowering it slightly.

If it rises when driven forward, you've got a bad toe-in problem most likely.