W124 e220 coupe correct spring part numbers

[chris clk320]

Hi
I have a 1995 e220 coupe, it has aftermarket eibach front springs and sits a little too low at the front and looks high at the rear for my liking.

Im looking for the correct original part number if i were to go back to stock front .

I do like the lowered look but not as low as it is! So maybe sportline springs might be an option if anyone knows the part number for those as well.

Thanks

 

[GP801]

Its best to ask the main dealer. The springs are specific to the optional equipment (weight) fitted to the car. The springs are not expensive (or at least were not when ours needed them) even from MB and you should be sure to get exactly the correct one if you want to return to stock.

 

[optimusprime]

Are both tyres the same size ?. Not the right size for the car should be 15 inch so you wont be able to tell looking from the side Also to ride high on the rear is how it is made to be like all cars, front down ..

 

[optimusprime]

Try this Use Google only http:// www.w124 performance.com/ docs / ...spring_specs.pdf

 

[ray_hennig]

Its best to ask the main dealer. The springs are specific to the optional equipment (weight) fitted to the car. The springs are not expensive (or at least were not when ours needed them) even from MB and you should be sure to get exactly the correct one if you want to return to stock.

All true except price, for Sportline springs from MB, anyway. £100 each when I got mine.

RayH

 

[chris clk320]

Good shout on the MB dealer, i dont mind paying a bit more for OEM parts,

Yes tyres are the same 45 side walls i think in 17 inch monoblocks slightly wider at rear as they are the AMG staggered ie slightly deeper dish

 

[chris clk320]

I think also if i go back to original i would go to the 15's 8 holes as well.

 

[GP801]

Good shout on the MB dealer, i dont mind paying a bit more for OEM parts,

Yes tyres are the same 45 side walls i think in 17 inch monoblocks slightly wider at rear as they are the AMG staggered ie slightly deeper dish

Personally I like the 17inch AMG monoblocks. Probably biased as that's what ours sits on. However they were optional equipment and suit the car well. Ours has standard suspension and the stance looks perfect to my biased eyes.

 

[grober]

You may be able to adjust front ride height by changing the thickness of the spring pads. these are 8,13,18,23mm thick corresponding to 1,2,3,4 pips. because the springs are inboard of the hub there is a suspension arm amplification factor meaning changing pads thickness causes a greater change in ride height than the thickness of the pad alone. What's the front spring pad thickness at the moment?

 

[chris clk320]

Personally I like the 17inch AMG monoblocks. Probably biased as that's what ours sits on. However they were optional equipment and suit the car well. Ours has standard suspension and the stance looks perfect to my biased eyes.

Hi do you have any photo's be nice to see how the stance is as standard with the AMG's
Thanks

 

[chris clk320]

You may be able to adjust front ride height by changing the thickness of the spring pads. these are 8,13,18,23mm thick corresponding to 1,2,3,4 pips. because the springs are inboard of the hub there is a suspension arm amplification factor meaning changing pads thickness causes a greater change in ride height than the thickness of the pad alone. What's the front spring pad thickness at the moment?

Didnt realise they had these pads, no idea what mine are probably standard but good calll i would only want to raise slightly?

 

[grober]

If you take an inspection light underneath and look up to where the top end of the spring sits inside the spring perch you should be able to count the number of pips? Might be more easily visible on one spring more than the other but they will be the same on each side

 

[GP801]

Hi do you have any photo's be nice to see how the stance is as standard with the AMG's
Thanks

Hope this helps

 

[chris clk320]

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Hope this helps

Thats perfect, it sits very nicely lovley looking example.

 

[chris clk320]

If you take an inspection light underneath and look up to where the top end of the spring sits inside the spring perch you should be able to count the number of pips? Might be more easily visible on one spring more than the other but they will be the same on each side

I will take a look, its in for its MOT today so will take a look when its back later.

 

[grober]

I will take a look, its in for its MOT today so will take a look when its back later.

It will be be up on a lift for its MOT You could ask them nicely if they would check for you front and back while its up there- they will be checking the springs as part of the inspection anyway??

 

[chris clk320]

It will be be up on a lift for its MOT You could ask them nicely if they would check for you front and back while its up there- they will be checking the springs as part of the inspection anyway??

Good idea but I have left it with them, i have to work sadly! But I will have a look

 

[chris clk320]

Ok so it failed! Fortunately, i suppose, only on the front arm ball joint. I have been meaning to overhaul the front suspension, hence my original question and i have the parts waiting, so i guess its gonna get done sooner rather than later.
I will get it into the garage and see what i can see, i may just renew the rubber mounts if the springs look ok.

 

[gibsonk]

Hi
I have a 1995 e220 coupe, it has aftermarket eibach front springs and sits a little too low at the front and looks high at the rear for my liking.

Im looking for the correct original part number if i were to go back to stock front .

I do like the lowered look but not as low as it is! So maybe sportline springs might be an option if anyone knows the part number for those as well.

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Ping me your VIN via PM and I will have a look on Mercedes parts catalogue for you

 

[gibsonk]

You may be able to adjust front ride height by changing the thickness of the spring pads. these are 8,13,18,23mm thick corresponding to 1,2,3,4 pips. because the springs are inboard of the hub there is a suspension arm amplification factor meaning changing pads thickness causes a greater change in ride height than the thickness of the pad alone. What's the front spring pad thickness at the moment?

These do work, i suggested this for my W204 but Wheels-in-motion highlighted to me you need to be careful with pads, the stroke of the damper may not be able to accommodate the different height, how much impact it would have I do not know, but i changed back to stock pads just incase