Bodger Rolls
New Member
Hi,
I'm having the rear suspension sorted on my S124. Low mileage example, 55K miles, kept garaged so in good nick generally but of course lots of bits need replacing and doing them bit by bit and not skimping.
I'm having the rear suspension done by a reputable ex Merc mechanic and going for stock mercedes parts - spheres, rams etc etc. The only question is this:
The rear springs apparently have different ratings dep on whether the model had a tow bar fitted, was a taxi etc etc. Mine has no tow bar, but does have a sunroof, my usage for it is carrying quite a lot of gear around in it and it's often loaded up like a taxi and pretty much always has a 2 or three hundredweight in the back.
Although the mechanic is inclined to go for the originally fitted standard springs I'm inclined to go for the HD. I don't ming a slightly heavy ride and and don't want to much bounce when I turn up at site on a bumpy road with the back loaded up.
Generally though I'm not in to mods.
Any thoughts?
and chasis wise but of course
Many thanks!
I'm having the rear suspension sorted on my S124. Low mileage example, 55K miles, kept garaged so in good nick generally but of course lots of bits need replacing and doing them bit by bit and not skimping.
I'm having the rear suspension done by a reputable ex Merc mechanic and going for stock mercedes parts - spheres, rams etc etc. The only question is this:
The rear springs apparently have different ratings dep on whether the model had a tow bar fitted, was a taxi etc etc. Mine has no tow bar, but does have a sunroof, my usage for it is carrying quite a lot of gear around in it and it's often loaded up like a taxi and pretty much always has a 2 or three hundredweight in the back.
Although the mechanic is inclined to go for the originally fitted standard springs I'm inclined to go for the HD. I don't ming a slightly heavy ride and and don't want to much bounce when I turn up at site on a bumpy road with the back loaded up.
Generally though I'm not in to mods.
Any thoughts?
and chasis wise but of course
Many thanks!