Mercedes W210 Wagon / Estate

[Junya]

UPDATE!


Front susp. refreshed:

-New LBJs
-New Tie rod ends
-New control arm bushings
-New sway bar endlinks
-Eibach Springs


Rear susp. updated:

-New sway bar endlinks
-1970 Dodge Challenger shocks (fail )
-Sedan Rear Control arms
-Eibach springs


OVERALL! the rear sits 2 inches lower than the front because of the shorter shock. Next in line is 95 ford ranger shocks. Wish me luck

[Junya]

So after being static for a very very long time. I decided to bag it. Gonna try to replicate the setup you described. and the one you plan to run as well. although air lift told me that the sleeve bags are good for 750lbs curb weight of my car is 3315. fully loaded fluids etc. cutting it real close but i hope to achieve sucess. will keep you updated. or keep an eye on my build thread.

yeah man! i wish i could sell my damn alphards to get the air setup going. Your car is not 3300lbs because the bag isnt supporting the suspension components and rims. You know im always eye'ing your build so i cant wait to see whats the next step in your build.

Youre lucky because you have your trunk to fit all the components where im trying to fit all the air ride parts in the spare tire area so space is totally an issue

[SD202]

thanks brotha! i cant wait to see your w210 grand slammed



ill head to home depot tomorrow and stock up on some washers. thanks



You got it man. I ordered some Eibach springs just for a good "daily low" so they should be coming in by next week only because i dont want rear spring sag because of the SLS springs. Once i save up for some serious management (or someone buy my alphards) then ill get the air ride project going again

So after being static for a very very long time. I decided to bag it. Gonna try to replicate the setup you described. and the one you plan to run as well. although air lift told me that the sleeve bags are good for 750lbs curb weight of my car is 3315. fully loaded fluids etc. cutting it real close but i hope to achieve sucess. will keep you updated. or keep an eye on my build thread.

[Junya]

why am i JUST seeing this?? its looking great pare!

thanks brotha! i cant wait to see your w210 grand slammed

I think washers or rubber grommet on each side would work. I like where this is going!

ill head to home depot tomorrow and stock up on some washers. thanks

nice ! for sure some washers should clear that gap right up. Let me know how the ride turns out plus some shots of the finished product after install. Im interested in what you're doing. i wanna know how much lower these will drop it than the factory shocks.

You got it man. I ordered some Eibach springs just for a good "daily low" so they should be coming in by next week only because i dont want rear spring sag because of the SLS springs. Once i save up for some serious management (or someone buy my alphards) then ill get the air ride project going again

[SD202]

I got a pair of 1970 Dodge Challenger Front Shocks from O'Reilys right meow that im ready to mount on the rear. I almost forgot that the rear springs off wagons are SLS springs so they have a softer spring rate. So im going to order some aftermarket Eibach springs all around so the Monroe shocks wont bottom out and to balance out the ride on the wagon. (just for a good daily, those cut H&R springs were a bouncy nightmare)

Bro your car is amazing. Im always on it constantly looking for updates

EDIT:

heres what i bought. Monroe front shocks from a 1970 dodge challenger

This is a side by side comparison with a bilstein sport shock off the front of a w210



Here is the monroe shock mounted on a w210 sedan rear lower control arm w/o SLS



As you can see theres some space between the mount. Can anyone help to solve this space between shock mount and Control arm issue? i was thinking washers.

nice ! for sure some washers should clear that gap right up. Let me know how the ride turns out plus some shots of the finished product after install. Im interested in what you're doing. i wanna know how much lower these will drop it than the factory shocks.

[NathanHeeney]

I think washers or rubber grommet on each side would work. I like where this is going!

[siopaolover]

why am i JUST seeing this?? its looking great pare!

[Junya]

any updates on this.

I got a pair of 1970 Dodge Challenger Front Shocks from O'Reilys right meow that im ready to mount on the rear. I almost forgot that the rear springs off wagons are SLS springs so they have a softer spring rate. So im going to order some aftermarket Eibach springs all around so the Monroe shocks wont bottom out and to balance out the ride on the wagon. (just for a good daily, those cut H&R springs were a bouncy nightmare)

Bro your car is amazing. Im always on it constantly looking for updates

EDIT:

heres what i bought. Monroe front shocks from a 1970 dodge challenger

This is a side by side comparison with a bilstein sport shock off the front of a w210



Here is the monroe shock mounted on a w210 sedan rear lower control arm w/o SLS



As you can see theres some space between the mount. Can anyone help to solve this space between shock mount and Control arm issue? i was thinking washers.

[SD202]

UPDATE!:

1969 challenger shocks may work to delete my rear SLS suspension. hopefully this works that way i can get the air ride system installed!

any updates on this.

[Junya]

UPDATE!:

1969 challenger shocks may work to delete my rear SLS suspension. hopefully this works that way i can get the air ride system installed!

[Junya]

what porsche twist ? Those are OEM mercedes alphard rims.

LOL i totally didnt see this comment. Thanks for the save mate!





UPDATE!


car back to stock height with Bilstein HD shocks in front.

Ready for the road trip back to Chicago.

[SD202]

those porsche twists are sexy as fack!

what porsche twist ? Those are OEM mercedes alphard rims.

[93foxx]

those porsche twists are sexy as fack!

[Junya]

Completely understandable, Not to mention they actually have winters in Chicago which means small wheels and snow tires !

you got it brotha. i think i can get by with the enkeis for winter (lol who am i kidding..)

If not i think i can always sell the alphards

[SD202]

Youll be pleasantly dissapointed once you find out those are going to be my winter wheels haha.





thanks fella!




Thanks ol' chap. I totally agree with what youre saying but theres more to it. i really like riding static but i just dont like going over insanely high speed bumps here on base and how i cant even get into most casinos down here in vegas , plus im moving to chicago where the potholes are no friendlier

I would like to enjoy riding around with friends (and use all 7 seats mind you ) and not having to worry about driving through a ditch and scrape my primary cats or my whole exhaust.

Completely understandable, Not to mention they actually have winters in Chicago which means small wheels and snow tires !