Got the sagging spring blues on my 1988 560 SEL. Thinking about H&R's but want to know if the comfort billies will be up to the job. The info from H&R indicates that the standard rear hydraulics are OK but I'm concerned about the front shocks and their compatibility. A mismatch in damping rates would be a drag. Anyone done this and can add info to my thoughts?

Thanks

Of course shocks have little OR nothing to do with spring sag.

Replacement springs are the only way to make the car sit at proper height.

Heavy duty Sachs OR Bilstein's are the best choice in most cases.

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If the shocks are new, it'll probably be okay if you aren't super low, otherwise get a set of bilstein HD's.

Just do it, and see how it feels either way. No harm in trying.

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Yeah, I like the idea of bit of lowering but am concerned about a mismatched damping rate with comforts in the front. Rears are the hydropneumatic SLS and appear to be no concern from the searches I have done. My concern is that the spring rate change in the front will compromise the balance of the shock's valving with the original springs. I'd hate to go through with the spring change and end up not getting a balanced and satifying result. If HD's are the wise choice, then I'll plan accordingly.
I appreciate your comments and encourage all to throw in their thoughts so I can make a complete plan for an upgrade to a car I truly love driving.