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03-19-2008, 10:53 PM #1
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I heard the coupes had progressive springs, can anybody confirm this? Would this be a worthwhile upgrade? What would the best way to remove springs in the junk yard? Can it be done with all limbs intact with no spring compressor? Confusedhock:
bgkast
03-19-2008, 10:53 PM #1

I heard the coupes had progressive springs, can anybody confirm this? Would this be a worthwhile upgrade? What would the best way to remove springs in the junk yard? Can it be done with all limbs intact with no spring compressor? Confusedhock:

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03-20-2008, 01:34 PM #2
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Yes they do. You can spot them easily as the coils get more compressed towards the top. My old euro taxi had them and handled fantastically. I am even thinking about going back to them over the Vogtlands (in the rear only). You will need a jack to remove them without a spring compressor. Cut the brake hose, unlink the sway bar remove the shock and then lower.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
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winmutt
03-20-2008, 01:34 PM #2

Yes they do. You can spot them easily as the coils get more compressed towards the top. My old euro taxi had them and handled fantastically. I am even thinking about going back to them over the Vogtlands (in the rear only). You will need a jack to remove them without a spring compressor. Cut the brake hose, unlink the sway bar remove the shock and then lower.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

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04-28-2008, 02:49 PM #3
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Bummer, it seems the the springs from a 300CD are not progressive. These were removed from a '83.
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04-28-2008, 02:49 PM #3

Bummer, it seems the the springs from a 300CD are not progressive. These were removed from a '83.

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04-28-2008, 03:25 PM #4
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They most certainly are progressive, Those are the wrong springs. I had them on my old W123.

This is what the should look like:

[Image: W123-R-Springs.jpg]


I have considered removing the vogtland rears and putting them in. I have never been happy with the rear springs from Vogtland. The progressive coupe springs were great compared to stockers.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
04-28-2008, 03:25 PM #4

They most certainly are progressive, Those are the wrong springs. I had them on my old W123.

This is what the should look like:

[Image: W123-R-Springs.jpg]


I have considered removing the vogtland rears and putting them in. I have never been happy with the rear springs from Vogtland. The progressive coupe springs were great compared to stockers.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

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04-28-2008, 04:16 PM #5
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Those are stock springs from a '83 300CD that were removed to install Vogtlands. Maybe your old car had some aftermarket springs, or maybe the diesel coupes did not get the progressive springs that Gasser coupes did.
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04-28-2008, 04:16 PM #5

Those are stock springs from a '83 300CD that were removed to install Vogtlands. Maybe your old car had some aftermarket springs, or maybe the diesel coupes did not get the progressive springs that Gasser coupes did.

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04-29-2008, 11:47 AM #6
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bgkast Those are stock springs from a '83 300CD that were removed to install Vogtlands. Maybe your old car had some aftermarket springs, or maybe the diesel coupes did not get the progressive springs that Gasser coupes did.
You might be right about the gasser according to this chart:
[Image: springcombos.jpg]

Looks like 123.324.06.04 might be the progressive. Someone with a parts fiche can verify?

Whats a 123.2XX?
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
04-29-2008, 11:47 AM #6

bgkast Those are stock springs from a '83 300CD that were removed to install Vogtlands. Maybe your old car had some aftermarket springs, or maybe the diesel coupes did not get the progressive springs that Gasser coupes did.
You might be right about the gasser according to this chart:
[Image: springcombos.jpg]

Looks like 123.324.06.04 might be the progressive. Someone with a parts fiche can verify?

Whats a 123.2XX?

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

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Domal
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10-11-2008, 04:01 AM #7
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Hello,

The 123.2xx are:

123.200 230 E
123.220 200
123.223 230 E
123.243 230 CE
123.280 200 T
123.283 230 TE

Have you guys found the russian EPC yet from: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1">http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1</a><!-- m -->
Domal
10-11-2008, 04:01 AM #7

Hello,

The 123.2xx are:

123.200 230 E
123.220 200
123.223 230 E
123.243 230 CE
123.280 200 T
123.283 230 TE

Have you guys found the russian EPC yet from: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1">http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1</a><!-- m -->

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