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Braingears
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320
Posts: 1450
| Springs
I need to replace my front springs. I currently have the three-white-dot springs in front (and also need the part numbers) For sake of the forum, I would also like to know what is available out there...
I remember reading that there used to be a lot of spring selections available, but there is very limited access on many of them now. What spring combinations are actually still available? Does anyone have the part numbers of the springs that are still available too? |
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KERR
Date registered: Dec 1899
Location:
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| Re: Springs
I have nothing with part number but i thin on the other forums there was a huge write up with part numbers and compression rates.
I love my ORC spring for the ride and lift i got, However i dont have any "flex" when you put the G on Lift you have a lot of "drop" but do to the straight axle you dont get a lot twist. At some point ill look into longer shocks, and maybe sway bar disconnects...
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TWODOGS
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: UK
Vehicle(s): Norwegian Army 240GD
Posts: 584
| RE: Springs
I have just fitted a set of springs with a 3 inch lift,
that were from a company in Holland " Roughneck " obtained them and has fitted out his fleet with them , very good road handling .
Twodogs
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fourbyfourclub
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: New Jersey, USA
Vehicle(s): 300G
Posts: 302
| RE: Springs
Hello Chuck,
You have white front springs on your G just because you have a winch .
Part: 460 321 04 04 62
Regards,
Vlad
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petermerle
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Cape Town ( deep south )
Vehicle(s): W460 *1, W123 *2, W124
Posts: 1315
| RE: Springs
Chuck,
See my summary of W460 springs . They mostly seem to be available , some you can get from SACHS / SPIDAN
Peter
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petermerle
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Cape Town ( deep south )
Vehicle(s): W460 *1, W123 *2, W124
Posts: 1315
| RE: Springs
TWODOGS - 7/5/2007 4:10 PM
I have just fitted a set of springs with a 3 inch lift,
Twodogs
Any problems with vibrations as the driveshaft angles may have changed?
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Titus Pullo
Elite Veteran
Date registered: May 2007
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Vehicle(s): '90 Wolf 240GD, '06 G270 CDI.
Posts: 1010
| RE: Springs
Here is Harald's list of springs, the most full one I know http://4x4abc.com/G/springs-list.jpg with all the part #.
TWODOGS, your truck looks awesome man. Can you give me on PM some more info? |
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WolfG
Member
Date registered: May 2007
Location: Chicago, USA
Vehicle(s): 280GE, 240D, 380SL, 500SEC.
Posts: 24
| RE: Springs
My G just had a new pair of springs by my machinist. I noticed the label part number is 460 324 0204. I am new to the G and have no immediate plan for special usage, therefore let him decide the correct springs to use. Now, after reading you guys calling all the different color codes and wonder what they mean, and their function?  Please explain.  Thanks. |
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TWODOGS
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: UK
Vehicle(s): Norwegian Army 240GD
Posts: 584
| RE: Springs
Peter ,
no problems with drive shaft angles as yet ....time will tell 
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Fernando BR
Date registered: Jan 2007
Location: Brasil
Vehicle(s): G500/05 300GE/91 300GD/80
| RE: Springs
The front weight is almost constant and the springs behavior too. (THIS DIAGRAM WAS POSTED BY AMYNIZY .....IN bw). Normaly a wheel is on the 5000 N zone .
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Braingears
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320
Posts: 1450
| Re: Springs
I remember seeing a one-dot white / two-dot white / and three-dot white. Is this still the case? |
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macjack
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: Springs
my front ORC's were added well after the ORC rears and ends up keeping the truck completely level front to back, when it is unloaded. with load, it sags a bit in the back. The rear ones had lots of load on them, and must be "broken in" while the fronts are a few months old. is there anything to do to bring the front down without compromising compression, durability, or safety? I've seen "lowering kits" for cars that are basically a clip that compresses a portion of the spring, but this always seemed questionable.
other thoughts?
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Braingears
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320
Posts: 1450
| RE: Springs
macjack - 7/6/2007 2:33 PM my front ORC's were added well after the ORC rears and ends up keeping the truck completely level front to back, when it is unloaded. with load, it sags a bit in the back. The rear ones had lots of load on them, and must be "broken in" while the fronts are a few months old. is there anything to do to bring the front down without compromising compression, durability, or safety? I've seen "lowering kits" for cars that are basically a clip that compresses a portion of the spring, but this always seemed questionable. other thoughts? thanks, -macjack Add a spacer to the rear. You can always remove it later... |
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Braingears
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320
Posts: 1450
| RE: Springs
boewick - 7/6/2007 12:02 PM The front weight is almost constant and the springs behavior too. (THIS DIAGRAM WAS POSTED BY AMYNIZY .....IN bw). Normaly a wheel is on the 5000 N zone . What is the conversion from (N) Newton to lbs or Kg? |
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petermerle
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Cape Town ( deep south )
Vehicle(s): W460 *1, W123 *2, W124
Posts: 1315
| Re: Springs
9.8 N = 1kg. My attachment previously calculates the spring length at various loads and differences at 5000N ( 500 kg )
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