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Early W107 to Late W107 Spring Differences
Looking at lowering springs for the W107 and there's only two options. B&G, or SPAX (UK). Both companies make a 107 sports spring, but only for the 72-84 SL/SLC. Is the 86-89 560SL that different? Also no listing for the 500SL. I assume it has to do with weight.....
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560 SL uses 124 class suspension components
It's my understanding that the 560's use the suspension from the 124 class sedans so they would use totally different springs.
I thought seriously about spax but got a LOT of negative feedback.Plus shipping from UK supplier is several hundred dollars.Mine is still stock,I hope to go to a koni sport shock but leave the springs alone real soon! |
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I tried finding the '86-'89 560SL (107.048) in my FSM to see how they compared with my 380SL (107.045) but the 107.048 isn't listed among the many variations of the 107 model suspension combos. I THINK the 560SL has a much different suspension but aren't 100% certain. I'd be wary of trying to shoe-horn in the wrong parts, but maybe somebody who knows will chime in. Sorry not to be of more help. Ned
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Attached is a file comparing all 107 springs.
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I used 450 SLC springs and cut ( with a band saw) a coil and a half off the bottom lowering my 83 280 SL 2 inches.
The ride is just a bit stiffer but the handling is vastly improved. And I love the new look.
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