Mercedes-Benz: 560 SEL suspension conversion

Why would you want to defeat it?




On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 05:27:30 GMT, "Henk" <com> wrote:
 

Mostly because of the cost of the replacement shocks. They are far more
expensive than they need to be I figure. Of course I'm open to reasonably
priced shocks if available somewhere. I'm in Toronto so if you can advise
me where I can find reasonably priced shocks I'd appreciate it. My car
sounds like its going down a washboard road most of the time and its very
irritating.

Thanks,
Henry

"JPF" <net> wrote in message
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to a standard suspension with shocks instead of the existing automatic
leveling system? 

What's wrong with the shocks? They're pretty sturdy, and don't
usually leak much. If the damping sucks and the ride is bad, the air
cells get replaced, not the shocks. I see many people foolishly
replace shocks on Jags, Rolls, BMW and MB's when all they need is a
very inexpensive nitrogen ball.


On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 14:26:01 GMT, "Henk" <com> wrote:
 

If the damping sucks and the ride is bad, the air
cells get replaced, not the shocks
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Good advice...the shocks on the air models are probably not the problem
here.

"Rockman59" <net> hat in Betrag news:fMgkb.172038$%
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I think you are referring to the hydropneumatic suspension made by french
manufacturer Citroen. This suspension system was available with some upper
class Mercedes cars, and it does not have separate shocks. All you exchange
are the suspension bowls. One bowl is about 70$, exchange of all bowls is
about one hour labor. These are the figures quoted by Citroen (don't know
how much Mercedes charges you).

I currently own such a Citroen, and while you can argue about the overall
quality of this brand, the suspension system is really outstanding.

Frank

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Yes, it's possible to replace the 560 SEL suspension with one from the 420 (
air to liquid, essentially). Many shops do this due the the expense of
replacing the 560's suspension when it goes.

Suggest YOU learn about this rear suspension and crawl under the car to
see it first hand. It's not all that complicated and if YOU understand
how it works its repair costs are not bad. BUT if YOU allow some shop to
sell you a "replace everything" repair it will be painfully expensive.

Engine driven hydraulic pump provides the push. Special, expensive,
hydraulic fluid transmits power to the rear axle. Leveling valve adjusts
the car's rear height. Nitrogen spheres (break and need replacement) are
the "helper springs". In principle those are its components, a similar
suspension is also used by the TD/TE station wagons.