There are three 126 models that I am interested in. The 300SEL, 420SEL, and 560SEL. I would like to get one and then lower it. From the research I have done it seems like the 560SELs have the self-leveling hydraulic suspension. I don't want that because it complicates and increases the expense of the lowering process. Do the 300 and 420SELs have the self-leveling suspension? Thanks!

No, only the 560 does

but i would suspect that with a little fiddling you could lower the 560 with the leveling suspension. i believe it is a simple adjustment.

tom w

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No, it would require a major retrofit on you part to lower a self-levelling rear axle suspension on any M.B. The system is carefully set to act on weight and ride parameters and they are not resetable.

Also, in the U.S. there are a lot of "Gray Market" W126s imported directly from Europe in the late 70's and early 80's. Be careful about them, because in Europe and most world markets you could order ANY W126 fitted with a self-levelling rear axle (it was an extra cost option, but could be fitted to the 260SE, 300SE/L, 300SD/L, 380SEL, 420SE/L and 500SE/L - the 560SE/L was the only one who had the system fitted as standard).

Hence, some of this "Grey Market" models maybe fitted with self-levelling rear axles even if they are the lower models.

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CL 500, 1998
S 500 L, 1998
E 320 T, 1995 [Sadly sold ]

Didn't some of the Euro models have an all hydromatic suspension like the 6.9, most notably the 500SE/SEL?

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

Correct, and I believe they could make adjustments in-car.