W124 spring pads - what difference they make

This video is about W124 spring pads

[@MMWA-DAVE]

NOTE! The before and after measurements are not meaningfull other than a bit of a comparison. The car has not been driven when the monoblocks were installed so the before reading is invalid. We will only know the real world difference once I have taken the car for another spin around the block, which i cannot do till i fit the axle shafts. The front end was way too low after the first drive and illegal at the sway bar, ie less than 100mm.

[@DaniloMarkovic-jz5pk]

sportline or std springs

[@Semmelhuber]

Your explanations are so soothing, it's like watching Bob Ross. Also very helpful! Thank you very much!

[@oglaz]

You ARE hero to me . So much content we'll explained! Wish you health mate!

[@tony66au]

Well THAT was easy! Nice to see the old girl nearing completion!

[@classicrestouk]

Your car looks immaculate! Hard work paying off right there

[@alexudrea558]

Nice one m8! You're doing a great job. Inspiration! King regards, Alex!

[@landontesar3070]

Thanks for the recommendation on the Ebay spring compressor

[@samk07500]

Easy to do when you have the right tool and MB parts... thanks.

[@XPbIM3]

That was a jawdrop for me to see how easy a spring removal procedure with a right tool.

[@MMWA-DAVE]

For those unaware, the monoblocks will be refurbed later when money permits.... Have not decided on final choice of tire size yet either, I will be interested to see how these admittedly bald 225/45/r17's work. I do have the amg front fender spacers installed.

[@My.Watch.Fever664]

Hi Mate Your car looks amazing, I've got a 300E and my cars front end is also very low i was wondering where did you get these pads from? I also live in Australia.

[@georgeballow7028]

Enjoyed your video. Funny, most suspension jobs involve lowering the tide height. Keep those pads, one day the greenies will force everyone to lower their cars for fuel efficiency.

[@brucesabatoni3410]

Raise both sides of the car! Man that would’ve saved me a lot of hassle if I had watched this before I removed the spring with only lifting one side! I’m so glad I watch this I was dreading trying trying to get it back in today.”!

[@ittotaq]

Are those struts replacement struts or the sportline ones? Could you list part numbers please?

[@johnlegros1586]

was the suspension weels geometry to be done done after the lift ?

[@dinispaulino7512]

Would you say that the original springs with the 1 notch pads would give it a good stance with the 17" monoblocks?

[@Guerrini2954]

The front axle is a little bent in the middle, is that correct? It looks like the car has been jacked up at that point.

[@ka130258]

Im in awe of what you have acheived from a ground up build MM! nothing too hard for you !@

[@MMWA-DAVE]

ka130258 i cant take much credit for the engine- i only assembled the major assemblies - my machine shop are a bunch of magicians and it shows. The rest of the car other than paint is all me though 😀

[@bbakmese]

Nice Car Ich hab ne Frage zu meinem W124 Limo Bj 94 e220 , der wagen bekommt jetzt H&R federn mit 40-55mm drauf so steht es auf der Artikelbeschreibung. Passen meine AMG style 1 mit 7 x 17 et 35 225/45/17 vorne und 8 x 17 et 30 245/40/17 hinten drauf ? oder muss ich noch irgendwas umbördeln ? Habe mir mal 2 er gummis für die VA gekauft. Grüße Ben From Germany

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Lovely car and amazing attention to detail. How on earth do you choose between Red and Blue/Black when you want to go out?

[@MMWA-DAVE]

Malcolm Lane-Ley it’s easy for the time being, its illegal to drive red on the road till I license it. That wont be forever though 😅

[@Heve62]

So from 1 notch to 4 the lift is only about 10mm. Thinking about doing this in reverse since my w201 is higher than a g wagon

[@avantsheldon2562]

Where did you get the spring notch pads??

[@w124mercedes7]

Hello I have a 1987 300d I would like to lower 2 inches. What is the best way to do it on these cars 🚗. Thanks

[@Legalbug]

What is the part number of the spring pads?

[@r3FMusic]

Thanks.

[@radualex2233]

hello is the same at w202

[@navid5029]

cool

[@chrisromanczuk1468]

I purchased Lesjofors springs made in Sweeden for my 1987 300E and the rear is sitting way too high but a set of monoblocks will make it look better.

[@MMWA-DAVE]

the rear end of my blue black 124 has always sat miles too high even with a full tank. I would like to bring it down. That 124 has 3 notch pads in the rear and 2 notch pads at the front. I might look for 1 notch pads for the rear and fit the 1 notch pads on the front i now have spare and see what that looks like with the stock springs.

[@chrisromanczuk1468]

@@MMWA-DAVEThose spring pads are amazing. 33 years of driving and the original pads are still in good shape. I would love to compare them with chinese made ones.

[@mercow1242]

Is that possible to fit 205 70 15 ofroad tyres on 15 inch rims? Would it rub?

[@MMWA-DAVE]

it might rub - previous owner of red had 205/65/15's on it as they are a dime a dozen taxi size here. There were rub marks in the wheel wells. I have 205/60/15's on my blueblack 124 and there is no rubbing at all. Your speedometer will also read incorrectly

[@clemsdriant4789]

Hello which colour is your car ? Red ruby metallic ? U572 Or almandine red ? Beautiful car btw ☺️

[@MMWA-DAVE]

originally it was almandine red, the respray was done in a japanese paint brand that was blended pretty close.

[@muratozkan3702]

Hello I need your help I need schemes to repair 1993 model w124 m111 engine Mercedes I would appreciate if you could help me

[@kylelsl]

the interior seat were re-wrapped? looks very new

[@MMWA-DAVE]

The rear seats are donors from a sportline car, the front seat is temporary till i have the front sportline seats recovered

[@ahmadkamali8547]

Oh dear.. I'm following most of your videos But for this one i would like to add some useful comments, Please replace the shock absorber n install new with gass shock..then it will look fine n exlent

[@MMWA-DAVE]

Ahmad Kamali these shocks i bought before i was lowering the car. I already had them so i will use them till they fail and replace with correct ones for a lowered car later.

[@jomontes9783]

are these stock springs or H&R or Bilstein springs? Thanks

[@MMWA-DAVE]

these are h&r 35mm lowering springs

[@michalpatela8600]

Where did you get this spring compressor from?

[@MMWA-DAVE]

My spring compressors are chinese copies of the original German ones. They are actually pretty good and have done all the jobs fine so far. They are available on eBay and presumably amazon too.

[@mattteee2973]

how does that ride height law work with cars that leave the factory with less than 100mm clearance?

[@MMWA-DAVE]

Matt Teee Are there cars lower than that from the factory? Plenty of people disobey the law its only checked if a police officer pulls you over and checks it. The other time its checked is when the car is inspected for registration- i have to do this so the car has to be kosher.

[@LOOPRUNBUNKER]

In South Australia the police cars at the time didn't pass the 100mm test so the rule was abolished and a new rule allowed only a certain distance between the centre of the wheel to the highest point of the wheel arch. This is called "eyebrow height". Each model of car has it's own specific height listing. This rule also posed challenges as a lot of grey import cars did not have a listing. Police can now issue a defect notice to a car on "suspicion of too low". It really is a backwards place we live in. People joke about Australia being upside down and to be honest they're not far from the truth.

[@reinerreghanzani4196]

Front 4 dot spring Pad, and rear?

[@MMWA-DAVE]

on this car 2 You cant assume whats ok for one car is the same for another, it varies by what accessories are fitted etc.

[@danielalmagro9649]

Muy interesante. Puedes poner el enlace de la herramienta que has usado?

[@danielalmagro9649]

Web from de tool, please?

[@Daniel-dm9xp]

U gonna leave the ambers on there?

[@MMWA-DAVE]

Already had them so just gonna use them. I did want to facelift the car front and rear but could not get the parts before the paint job. W124’s are all gone here

[@Daniel-dm9xp]

@@MMWA-DAVE dang , got a 93 sportline 300 but with a om606 swap . Got some MAE wheels on there led tails , white blinkers and a repaint in 199 black and shes a beauty now

[@Semmelhuber]

Another comment: It has been an odyssey to get the right springs here on the aftermarket. Really no dealer knows what he's selling. With the HSN/TSN it is impossible to get the right springs. Also when you're having the right part number with the right colors, they're selling different springs.

[@muratozkan3702]

Hello I need your help I need schemes to repair 1993 model w124 m111 engine Mercedes I would appreciate if you could help me