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Air suspension questions
So since being a young adult with a little extra money on the side. I would like to put air ride; or for the older generation "Airbag suspension" into my 1962 190c 4spd. Now basically here is the tough part finding the right universal kit for it. http://www.airbagit.com/product-p/fbs-lightning1a.htm would this work? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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stay away from airbagit first.
these cars are very easy to put air ride on as long as you have a welder and a torch or plasma . with them being coil sprung it's just a matter of swapping a spring for a bag then making some plates to take up the extra space the bag doesn't fill. run your lines and do an engine driven and your set.
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Well, why not going for a W112 300 then? They have an air suspendion from factory and it's a nice step up after having owned a 190.
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didn't know that the air suspension was came equipped in the 300 but it would probably be hard to find a full setup that is in good shape and someone willing to sell one. Thus, it would be nice to have a new kit that has some sort of warranty; no?
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There's a difference between the mercedes factory air suspension and a bolt in kit that provides "air shocks".
Smebody else here said the difference between the average vintage mercedes and one that has had its suspension maintained to spec is amazing. There are a dozen or so rubber parts on your 190 that are probably older than you. replace them. You will notice the difference. -CTH |
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CTH is correct,
Replace ALL rubber suspension first. Subframe and motor suspension too. Replace shocks with correct Bilstein's of Koni's. New tires. (big variation with this choice hard to soft). After that you will be able to feel the difference between steel and aluminum factory rims. (flex to stiff) Even new seat pads contribute to overall suspension. Only then, think about the air suspension. |
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Brian, forget air suspension period
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Regards 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. |
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Indeed. Why would you want to wreck such a car?
- Peter.
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Not many fans of air suspension I see. I just want to do it for looks! Basically the fintail I have now is going to be a little tricked out. Flat black, with tinted windows, sound system, rechromed bumper and other pieces. Kinda make it like a one of a kind rod, cruiser, 'gangster' car.
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I'm a big fan of the MB air suspension. It's expensive to add it to a different model.
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Regards 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. |
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Quote:
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Here's my w115 air ride build. Yours shouldn't be much different.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3884094 I brought it to this point in air ride for a little more than $1000 plus many hours of labour. |
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You did a great job on that. How about a writeup on the parts used, custom mods etc etc.
BTW, I'm originally from Oakville.
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Regards 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. |
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Current: 2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee" 2018 Durango R/T Previous: 1972 280SE 4.5 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi" 1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k |
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wbain,
I will have to do a parts list on the build. The parts are all shown in pictures, but a comprehensive list would be helpful, you're right. Oakville you say? I'm in Oakville every day, since my work is just on the border on the Mississauga side. tomguy, The camber wears the tires a lot, it's true. But being a show car, I'm not too worried about it. I normally drive about 2-3 inches higher than shown, so it's not too bad.. but I still wear out tires a lot faster than normal. On a side note, I am off to buy a w109 4.5 in Ottawa this week. I'm very excited. |
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