Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Léo Leclercq on March 19, 2020, 10:05:39

Title: Front train height
Post by: Léo Leclercq on March 19, 2020, 10:05:39

Hello,

This is my first post, so Hello to everyone.

I'm working on a 230, especially on a height problem on the front.
The distance between the tires and the body is huge, about 15 cm.
First I've blamed the springs because i've been told that the front train comes from a another car, maybe a W108.
So I changed them for new ones order from sls, (mercedes part :113 321 02 04), with new rubber mounting according to the specification of the car , but still the distance didn't change.
Didn't find information about height in the manual.
Have you got any ideas

Thanks a lot

Léo

Title: Re: Front train height
Post by: 450sl on March 19, 2020, 14:16:56

Hi Léo,  maybe your rearaxle  mount is collapsed ; check in the rear center of the boot if your plastic cap is in position or not.

mark

Title: Re: Front train height
Post by: Aaron h on March 20, 2020, 00:39:16

Leo, I hope this is of some use to you.  It's not easy to understand, but once understood it's always spot on. 

Title: Re: Front train height
Post by: stickandrudderman on March 20, 2020, 10:15:11

Indeed, front ride height is a function of wishbone angle but few people have the tools to measure it.
There's been plenty of discussion on here about a more practical method for DIYers which involves measuring from wheel centre to wheel arch and comparison with others. A search should reveal the relevant threads.

Title: Re: Front train height
Post by: mbzse on March 20, 2020, 11:10:53

A basis for your SL is, the car should be level, and also same height right/left.

One can measure with a spirit level, on the threshold (with door open) and on the trunk valance (trunk/boot lid open)