BZZZT! WRONG! The spring kit is NOT an “aftermarket cop out”. It was an option from Mercedes for cars used in heavier service, such as taxis, and was delivered that way if the car was ordered for that option. There were two different springs available, one that was harder and increased ground clearance, one that was softer.
From my W110 service manual: 110 329 05 01 - “intended for vehicles with increased ground clearance" 110 329 04 01 - softer spring for lighter loaded applications The use of the spring predates the hydrocompensator, as the basic swing axle design (starting with a spring and not a hydrocompensator) began in 1953 and went through 1973. The Pontons used the swing axle and it had a spring. Where’s Peter? He knows all this stuff. -D > On Jun 1, 2018, at 11:30 AM, Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > No way. The spring kit is an aftermarket cop out. BTW, I paid about $300 - > $400 for my compensators, although granted they may be slightly priceire now. > > On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > You do realize that some came that way….AND the hydrocompensator is stupid > expensive. > > -D > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
