Hello all:

I just got new front springs installed on my '87 300e (the original had a crack). Now the height of the front is about an inch higher than the back. I think I measured the distance of the fender arch from the tire as 9.5 inches! the front distance is kind of like a Subaru Forrester. I always liked Mercedes SUV's, but making mine into one wasn't my idea. Anyway, here is the kicker - it seems when I back up the front goes down to normal height and stays there when parked, but as I drive forward it elevates back to the original too high height, and stays there when I park. What gives? I should just drive in reverse all the time, right?

Perplexed,
Lui

P.S. I also had the steering box replaced and now of course the steering wheel is crooked. ( Needs alignment to fix?

OK - I need to learn to search first -- I think I found my answer (need a w124 suspension expert!) - except for the backing up causing the car to be lowered part. . . any takers?

Did you drive the car and it is level now? Does backing lower it, and forward raise it?

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- Jeff

Yes, backing lowers it, and forward raises it. So the ride height is correct when I drive backwards, but as soon as I drive forward, we are in Range Rover mode (more like Forrester, though).