Spring replacement W209 220CDI

[tacho d]

Oh dear! just failed an MOT on a broken front spring. Will get my local mechanic involved this time, much easier with a ramp and spring compressor. There are several makes available, ie, Sachs, Bilstein, Monroe,etc. Any preferences? I will probably do both sides, not knowing what make the healthy spring is.

 

[Dodipops]

Sachs are fine, as are the others to be fair.

Kyb is also decent, just depend on cost

 

[GrahamT]

How to safely use this type of spring compressor........

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Go to a dealers , they aren't too pricey.

 

[DSM10000]

Oh dear! just failed an MOT on a broken front spring. Will get my local mechanic involved this time, much easier with a ramp and spring compressor. There are several makes available, ie, Sachs, Bilstein, Monroe,etc. Any preferences? I will probably do both sides, not knowing what make the healthy spring is.

Why not Mercedes?

You will know that it is correct for the vehicle. MB springs have a colour code on the spring.

 

[Petrol Pete]

Give MB main dealer a try first . After much seeking and research I could not find the correct Eibach AMG springs for my C55 (I did , but Eibach Germany would not sell them to me ) MB Newcastle managed to track a pair down and they were reasonably priced.

 

[DSM10000]

I replaced a pair of front springs on my previous W211. From memory they were under £75 each from Mercedes and the correct rating for the car