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best way to lower w124 estate - jdmonlyb18 - 10-02-2014
hello i would like to know the best way to lower a w124 estate the issue for me is the sls im thinking of just tossing it and fitting saloon shocks and lowering springs has anyone done this ? thanks
RE: best way to lower w124 estate - raysorenson - 10-02-2014
Can just adjust the height sensor linkage to drop the rear?
RE: best way to lower w124 estate - jdmonlyb18 - 10-15-2014
(10-02-2014, 05:11 PM)raysorenson Can just adjust the height sensor linkage to drop the rear?Hello yeah I tried that need lower springs it won't go any lower with standard springs I can't seem to find any lowering springs for the sls I am going to convert to normal shocks and springs from a saloon see how that works
RE: best way to lower w124 estate - yatzee - 10-18-2014
there are H&R springs available for that car, or you could go with sportline springs
http://www.hrsprings.com/application/search/results/25/419/1990
RE: best way to lower w124 estate - jdmonlyb18 - 10-22-2014
(10-18-2014, 03:36 PM)yatzee there are H&R springs available for that car, or you could go with sportline springsthanks i will keep them in mind
http://www.hrsprings.com/application/search/results/25/419/1990
RE: best way to lower w124 estate - Gasoil - 01-20-2015
In my W124 Estate 300D I removed the SLS system, all, pump, reservoir, lines, rear spheres, shocks, lever and height regulator... fitted Nissan Terrano-Ford Maverick Bilstein front shocks, I don´t like much how them works, perhaps need fit them at a lower point in the arms, making some pieces of metal and welding to the arms, or perhaps the Bilstein I fitted (used) are a bit tired. Note the shocks works as a bit soft in road holes.
Also fitted rear sway bar from W210 420 V8, 18,2mm vs 14,65mm stock.
Also with H&R springs brown colour, but now the original ones, in the annual inspection they said me change the H&R by the original springs.
You can´t fit the Sedan rear shocks in the Estate, Sedan are very long.
RE: best way to lower w124 estate - ccrelan - 01-20-2015
The best lowering option is to use OEM 500e springs and whatever spring pads you want. You can also use R129 springs as they have SLS as well.
RE: best way to lower w124 estate - Hario' - 01-20-2015
100mm of cement spread along the floor
RE: best way to lower w124 estate - jdmonlyb18 - 01-26-2015
yeah found that out lol im going to make a shock tower in the trunk dont really care about looks will post a pic when its finished if i dont it looks to bad lol
(01-20-2015, 01:32 PM)Gasoil In my W124 Estate 300D I removed the SLS system, all, pump, reservoir, lines, rear spheres, shocks, lever and height regulator... fitted Nissan Terrano-Ford Maverick Bilstein front shocks, I don´t like much how them works, perhaps need fit them at a lower point in the arms, making some pieces of metal and welding to the arms, or perhaps the Bilstein I fitted (used) are a bit tired. Note the shocks works as a bit soft in road holes.
Also fitted rear sway bar from W210 420 V8, 18,2mm vs 14,65mm stock.
Also with H&R springs brown colour, but now the original ones, in the annual inspection they said me change the H&R by the original springs.
You can´t fit the Sedan rear shocks in the Estate, Sedan are very long.
just got sallon h&r springs
(01-20-2015, 05:20 PM)ccrelan The best lowering option is to use OEM 500e springs and whatever spring pads you want. You can also use R129 springs as they have SLS as well.
last option lol
(01-20-2015, 05:34 PM)Hario 100mm of cement spread along the floor
RE: best way to lower w124 estate - ccrelan - 01-26-2015
The drop with brown wagon h&r's is uneven- the front gets slammed. I had them on the car and sold them. 500e springs are far stiffer than any h&r springs.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w124-e-ce-d-td-class/2002041-info-pics-various-springs-my-95-a.html
RE: best way to lower w124 estate - jdmonlyb18 - 01-28-2015
thanks for the info i already have the h&r springs fitted look ok haven't tested yet due to the rear shock problem
(01-26-2015, 05:34 PM)ccrelan The drop with brown wagon h&r's is uneven- the front gets slammed. I had them on the car and sold them. 500e springs are far stiffer than any h&r springs.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w124-e-ce-d-td-class/2002041-info-pics-various-springs-my-95-a.html