Been real curious about the rear compensating spring... what it does, how it does it, and when would you know it was worn out?
I was checking with local MBZ dealer parts guy about replacement.
He gave me only two options: a heavy duty version for 'Harsh Roads'(part #113-329-0301), and a version for when "Greater Ground Clearance is needed" (I didnt ask the part #).
Hmmmm?!? Greater ground clearance?
How would this work? Would it be longer, thereby pushing/moving the axle down/away from the car? But wouldnt that take pressure off the springs and shocks? And wouldnt that increase positive camber?
My car sits about 1" lower in rear... I wonder if replacing the compensating spring (rather than the coil springs) would restore that inch?
Whats this spring actually 'compensating' for anyway...
`68 280sl
`62 Lincoln Continental Conv.
`73 450sl
