Coil spring colour code

[Petecollinge]

Hi

I’ve a 2012 W204 and I’ve been so unhappy with ride quality , I want to change all springs and shocks plus shock cushions and would like Monroe but I’m being asked what colour dots on springs , I’ve had a clean up and a good look but can’t find any dots so I’m looking for a simple uncomplicated answer to what colour dots I need to order

It’s
2012
Not sport or adjustable
Just looking for the smoothest ride

Thanks in advance

Pete

 

[alecmascot]

You need to post your VIN and some one will pull the datacard.

 

[whitenemesis]

You need to use EPC to determine the spring codes. It takes the VIN to include all the options on the car to get the original spring codes/colours
What makes you think Monroe will give a 'smoother' ride? If your car isn't running Sports suspension it will already have the softer spring/shocker setup.

 

[grober]

Mercedes springs are colour coded with colour stripes for rating/length painted on the coils. A lack of colour codes may mean that the springs have already been replaced at some point with aftermarket which may also explain the unyielding ride
Here's a random example what to look for white/red/red

If you go to a Merc dealer and supply your VIN NO they will calculate the correct spring for you assuming you still have the original struts/shocks fitted? Its important that the compression/rebound shock characteristics match the spring rating fitted
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