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W460 front spring spacer
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Posted 6/2/2007 11:14 AM
petermerle
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W460 front spring spacer

Which is the best Merc rubber spacer to use to provide some lift to the front axle , from the W124 series ( rear ) there are 3 sizes 8-18mm , however not sure if they fit the G spring?
Peter
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Posted 6/2/2007 11:32 AM
Steve D
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Re: W460 front spring spacer

The one I know that works is: A 115 325 2444
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Posted 6/2/2007 12:24 PM
petermerle
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Re: W460 front spring spacer

Thanks, can you stack two of them on top of each other?
Peter
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Posted 6/2/2007 1:20 PM
dai
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Re: W460 front spring spacer

No.

You can put one on the top of the spring and one on the bottom, so it is possible to get two thicknesses per spring.

-Dai
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Posted 6/4/2007 1:10 AM
Braingears
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RE: W460 front spring spacer

A1153252244 = 9.5mm
A1153252344 = 14mm
A1153252444 = 19mm

I do not know if the diameter used on the sedans are the same as used on the G-Wagons



Edited by Braingears 6/4/2007 1:11 AM
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Posted 6/4/2007 11:45 AM
hus55
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RE: W460 front spring spacer

i have just checked with my local mb parts dep... and was quoted about £5 each which sounds cheap enough to give it a try( i want to raise the front of my cab an inch or so,but they did not list it as a G fitment.107,115,116,123,126 etc..??

has anyone tried this method and been happy with it?
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Posted 6/4/2007 1:08 PM
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RE: W460 front spring spacer

I have been following this thread and can add my 2 cents worth!

Rather some time back I have fitted these spacers (btw: they are listed for the sedan 124 car as back/rear spring spacers).... yes, they do fit and lift the G suspension, front only, they don't fit the back spring on the G. However they last very little time, the spring will chafe through very quickly and in my mind its a waste of time and money, even if they are a few $. The time consumed, the tightening of the springs to lift them (Dangerous procedure), the dismantling of the front drive shaft (you may bend or damage it while dropping the front axle). is honestly, not worth the effort. Rather buy the proper spring (white-white) and be done with it. ...... been there, got the T-Shirt in the cupboard!

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Posted 6/4/2007 1:13 PM
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Re: W460 front spring spacer

cheers buddy!

thats the answer i was expecting to get!

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Posted 6/4/2007 1:16 PM
petermerle
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Re: W460 front spring spacer

Thanks Michael,

Has anyone else come across weak front springs ? I thought the fronts were immune to sagging, but this new one of mine appears to be too low.
PEter
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Posted 6/4/2007 1:29 PM
amzimmy
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Re: W460 front spring spacer

Peter, as I can remember, my first original set (Orange/Brown) sagged in the first 2 years and replaced with White/White (front and back) and never looked back! I must say I did a lot of off-roading in Lesotho!

amzimmy
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