So in theory it could be done "right". This doesn't quite negate the power of the fact that none of us has ever seen such a creature
On 10/9/09, tyler <casi...@usermail.com> wrote: > Well, were they done properly? There's no inherent reason why a wagon > wouldn't handle fine with a regular rear suspension. I'd be willing to > bet that most of these conversions use stock sedan springs/shocks from a > junkyard, which aren't stiff enough for a wagon. If I were going to do > the swap I would cut the sedan springs down and add an aluminum spacer > to get the correct ride height and spring rate, and get rear shocks that > are valved properly for the increased rear weight (Bilstein will revalve > their shocks cheaply). This would certainly be a lot cheaper and easier > than replacing an engine- and would allow one to customize the spring > and shock rate for the way they use their wagon. There's also a good > chance that an aftermarket spring company somewhere makes the correct > springs for this conversion. > > Other options that would work well are nivomat self contained leveling > shocks, and air bags in the springs. > > I'm annoyed that people on here mostly parrot what Marshall said without > understanding the context. > > Tyler > > Gary Hurst wrote: >> I've never heard of a "suspension converted" MB wagon that wasn't a >> complete disaster >> >> What the hell am i doing up at this hour? >> >> On 10/7/09, pm7...@comcast.net <pm7...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> Marshal always gave the admonishment that any backyard attempt to convert >>> the rear suspension would result in a very expensive & uncomfortable >>> suspension. >>> >>> USUALLY IN CAPS >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Peter Arnold >>> >>> Windsor, CT >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Sent from my mobile device _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
