Ok about the springs ... and their sagging
methinks it better to put something fresh in place rather than installing shims.
seems shims would just fill 'springgy' space with a less forgivingly 'unspringgy' solid ...
... thus, making for a more jarring ride ?
Anybody know what were/are the specs supposed to be for an '84 300D (4dr sedan 123 td)?
how tall ?
AND .... any 2 cents worth on what other interchange/swap vehicle source might be acceptable for getting back to 'normal'?
....rather than going to the DEALER for $$$$$$$$$++ original equipment part.
I dont know thus the ? ? maybe an interswapping something from a GMC Suburban , a 1988 montego , a Ford Pickup?????
AND (tiresome, eh?) if , inastead of original equipped tires size, someone were to dare going a size up
(theoretically for better mileage?)
then ..... (re: above how 'tall' new springs are), how much taller might one still consider prudent when replacing those rear springs?
nick
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Turned out the sagging rear end on the 300D was a weak spring. A shim leveled her right up. Thanks for all the advice.
-Don in St. Louis,___
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