My '89 190e 2.6 sits low in the rear (PO had a hitch installed and towed a small boat a lot) when empty, and rear seat passengers make it even worse. It is always an adventure getting over speed bumps without thrashing on the exhaust. A few weeks ago, after very unusual noises from the front end when turning left into the driveway I found that it now has a broken front drivers side spring.

Its time to deal with both the front and rear ends- not bad for springs with 300k on them. The car is (except for the past few weeks) my DD, and usually the long distance family hauler with the trunk loaded.

I've read several threads about spring replacement, and want to know what brand do people use? Whats for sale at Pparts? OG Benz springs from the dealer?
What ever is available at FLAPS? Anything specific to stay away from?

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95 E300D working out the kinks
77 300D, 227k, station car
83 300CD 370k, gone away
89 190E 2.6- 335k, no more
79 VW FI Bus- 145k miles, summer driver
59 VW Beetle ragtop- 175k miles
12 VW Jetta- 160k miles

The only brands I've ever seen for springs (and they seem to be respected/trusted)

Lesojofors
Eibach
H&R

Eibach and H&R are typically for lowering. I've always bought Lesojofors for normal stock ride height springs.

MAKE SURE YOU USE THE PROPER SPRING COMPRESSOR IF YOU ARE DIY-ING!

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82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

Thanks for the info!

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95 E300D working out the kinks
77 300D, 227k, station car
83 300CD 370k, gone away
89 190E 2.6- 335k, no more
79 VW FI Bus- 145k miles, summer driver
59 VW Beetle ragtop- 175k miles
12 VW Jetta- 160k miles