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wagon suspension - 1/7/2007 10:11:27 PM    5cylnoplugs   Posts: 2 Joined: 11/15/2006 Status: offline It seems that the rear active suspension system on my 1984 300 TD wagon has been disconnected. Thisis most likely because there was a leak in one of the components. I priced the new rear shocks and found new shocks cost about 400.00 each. Has anyone had any experience with this system who could help me come up with a less expensive alternative? I thought a set of air shocks might be employed instead of the stock shocks.Without some dampening the handling is less precise than I'd like. Post #: 1

RE: wagon suspension - 1/7/2007 11:52:31 PM    amberolaman   Posts: 50 Joined: 12/24/2006 Status: offline what part is disconnected? I don't think anything other than what was designed will work in that application. I have had to fix mine before and they don't fix cheap but the ride and handling is well worth it I think _____________________________ 1937 170V, 1954 Bentley R Model, 1961 180B, 1970 280sel, 1972 280sel4.5, 1972 220D. 1974 240D, 1982 240D, 1983 300TDT, 1984 300DT (in reply to 5cylnoplugs) Post #: 2

RE: wagon suspension - 1/8/2007 9:01:26 AM    ForcedInduction Posts: 893 Joined: 5/20/2006 From: Federal Heights, Colorado Status: offline Air shocks will not work. There is no way to install them with the springs still in place. The best alternative is to get some normal shocks and have custom springs built to your specifications. There are no springs on existing models that will be a direct fit and work correctly (ride height). (in reply to amberolaman) Post #: 3

RE: wagon suspension - 1/16/2007 9:10:33 AM    kwiley   Posts: 4 Joined: 12/28/2006 Status: offline My self leveling rear suspension was also disconnected. Watch out for the advertised replacements for non-self leveling-they don't fit. I have removed a pair of Monroe 31125 shocks that are flat. I'm working on finding a heavier duty set. Monroe has a web site; go to catalog and misc info. Here's what I have so far: you can use up to an S6 mount on both ends, less than 2.25" diameter and 12 to 18.5 min travel. I'm still working on finding load ratings. Let me know if you find something-when you don't have the vehicle application or model, most people just stare at you from behind the counter. (in reply to 5cylnoplugs) Post #: 4

RE: wagon suspension - 1/17/2007 10:08:48 AM    kwiley   Posts: 4 Joined: 12/28/2006 Status: offline Today's update- After buying the Bilstein non self-leveling rear shocks that didn't fit (wrong mounting) and a pair of Monroe shocks that were the right mounting but way too large, I found a pair that fit well and drive good. Monroe Gas Magnum #34792 (sold at NAPA as #76792). Done! (in reply to 5cylnoplugs) Post #: 5

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