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-jz5pk2 жыл бұрын
sportline or std springs
@Semmelhuber4 жыл бұрын
Your explanations are so soothing, it's like watching Bob Ross. Also very helpful! Thank you very much!
@tony66au4 жыл бұрын
Well THAT was easy! Nice to see the old girl nearing completion!
@XPbIM3 Жыл бұрын
That was a jawdrop for me to see how easy a spring removal procedure with a right tool.
@samk075004 жыл бұрын
Easy to do when you have the right tool and MB parts... thanks.
@georgeballow70284 ай бұрын
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.
@oglaz4 жыл бұрын
You ARE hero to me . So much content we'll explained! Wish you health mate!
@thaddeauscaldwell7101Ай бұрын
I bought one of those spring compression tools , for my SL R129 .
@MMWA-DAVE4 жыл бұрын
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.
@brucesabatoni34103 жыл бұрын
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.”!
@classicrestouk4 жыл бұрын
Your car looks immaculate! Hard work paying off right there
@ka1302584 жыл бұрын
Im in awe of what you have acheived from a ground up build MM! nothing too hard for you !@
@MMWA-DAVE4 жыл бұрын
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 😀
@BenzAddictionАй бұрын
Good job mate 😊
@landontesar3070 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation on the Ebay spring compressor
@alexudrea5584 жыл бұрын
Nice one m8! You're doing a great job. Inspiration! King regards, Alex!
@malcolmlane-ley20444 жыл бұрын
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-DAVE4 жыл бұрын
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 😅
@chrisromanczuk14684 жыл бұрын
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-DAVE4 жыл бұрын
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.
@chrisromanczuk14684 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@dinispaulino75123 ай бұрын
Would you say that the original springs with the 1 notch pads would give it a good stance with the 17" monoblocks?
@Guerrini29549 ай бұрын
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.
@ahmadkamali85474 жыл бұрын
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-DAVE4 жыл бұрын
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.
@r3FMusic4 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@hamlulit5 күн бұрын
is the notch pad system the same in the back?
@My.Watch.Fever6643 жыл бұрын
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.
@Legalbug8 ай бұрын
What is the part number of the spring pads?
@bbakmese Жыл бұрын
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
@w124mercedes72 жыл бұрын
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
@clemsdriant4789 Жыл бұрын
Hello which colour is your car ? Red ruby metallic ? U572 Or almandine red ? Beautiful car btw ☺️
@MMWA-DAVE Жыл бұрын
originally it was almandine red, the respray was done in a japanese paint brand that was blended pretty close.
@ittotaq3 жыл бұрын
Are those struts replacement struts or the sportline ones? Could you list part numbers please?
@Semmelhuber4 жыл бұрын
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.
@navid50294 жыл бұрын
cool
@Heve622 жыл бұрын
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
@johnlegros15863 жыл бұрын
was the suspension weels geometry to be done done after the lift ?
@jomontes97833 жыл бұрын
are these stock springs or H&R or Bilstein springs? Thanks
@MMWA-DAVE3 жыл бұрын
these are h&r 35mm lowering springs
@avantsheldon25623 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the spring notch pads??
@radualex22333 жыл бұрын
hello is the same at w202
@kylelsl4 жыл бұрын
the interior seat were re-wrapped? looks very new
@MMWA-DAVE4 жыл бұрын
The rear seats are donors from a sportline car, the front seat is temporary till i have the front sportline seats recovered
@muratozkan37024 жыл бұрын
Hello I need your help I need schemes to repair 1993 model w124 m111 engine Mercedes I would appreciate if you could help me
@mattteee29734 жыл бұрын
how does that ride height law work with cars that leave the factory with less than 100mm clearance?
@MMWA-DAVE4 жыл бұрын
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.
@LOOPRUNBUNKER2 жыл бұрын
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.
@mercow12423 жыл бұрын
Is that possible to fit 205 70 15 ofroad tyres on 15 inch rims? Would it rub?
@MMWA-DAVE3 жыл бұрын
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
@michalpatela86002 жыл бұрын
Where did you get this spring compressor from?
@MMWA-DAVE2 жыл бұрын
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.
@reinerreghanzani41963 жыл бұрын
Front 4 dot spring Pad, and rear?
@MMWA-DAVE3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Daniel-dm9xp3 жыл бұрын
U gonna leave the ambers on there?
@MMWA-DAVE3 жыл бұрын
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-dm9xp3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@danielalmagro96494 жыл бұрын
Muy interesante. Puedes poner el enlace de la herramienta que has usado?
@danielalmagro96494 жыл бұрын
Web from de tool, please?
@muratozkan37024 жыл бұрын
Hello I need your help I need schemes to repair 1993 model w124 m111 engine Mercedes I would appreciate if you could help me