Raja Taimoor
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Hello All!
Three out of four shocks were leaking and I replaced all four with Belstien OEM on my non ADS W140, S500, 1996 with new 235/60 R16 Bridgestone Turanzas. But honestly speaking I felt no difference in the ride.
Still doesn't float, is very stiff, rocks on every minor bump and the wheels (especially the rears) feel like hitting hard into the pot holes. Can even feel the cracks on the road surface and just don't ask about how it rattles. Even my friend's old Toyota Camry feels a lot smoother!
Indi agrees to my observation but says suspension is perfect.
My suspicions:
1. aging suspension bushes and rubber
2. stiff springs (the rear left squeeks)
3. some alignment issue
4. new shocks are stiff and may soften down with time (have heard that brand new MBs are stiff and gradually soften down)
Guidance is requested:-
1. to help improve the ride
2. for alignment settings for a regular driver with moderate cornering requirements (left hand drive)
Are Sachs shocks any softer than Bilstein or do they all conform to the same OEM specs
Regards
Raja
Three out of four shocks were leaking and I replaced all four with Belstien OEM on my non ADS W140, S500, 1996 with new 235/60 R16 Bridgestone Turanzas. But honestly speaking I felt no difference in the ride.
Still doesn't float, is very stiff, rocks on every minor bump and the wheels (especially the rears) feel like hitting hard into the pot holes. Can even feel the cracks on the road surface and just don't ask about how it rattles. Even my friend's old Toyota Camry feels a lot smoother!
Indi agrees to my observation but says suspension is perfect.
My suspicions:
1. aging suspension bushes and rubber
2. stiff springs (the rear left squeeks)
3. some alignment issue
4. new shocks are stiff and may soften down with time (have heard that brand new MBs are stiff and gradually soften down)
Guidance is requested:-
1. to help improve the ride
2. for alignment settings for a regular driver with moderate cornering requirements (left hand drive)
Are Sachs shocks any softer than Bilstein or do they all conform to the same OEM specs
Regards
Raja