Well ;
There's actually a plethora of different springs for the W-123's , the shorter ones are stiffer so maybe not using the longest one is the best option .
In any case , MOOG prolly has good quality coil springs for your saggy W-123 and cheap too .
As I run 'em hard and fully loaded , I generally go to the specifications catalog and pick the heaviest duty ones .
You are correct , adding shims is a bad practice .
I'm sure many Partshaus' sell affordable coil springs .
-Nate
Nick Ponders :
RE : Sagging Rear Update
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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