> > > Airbags are NOT air shocks. My 200D still has bilsteins > > > and airbags in the springs, and has had that setup for 32 > > > years. > > > > > > Loren Faeth > > > >I wasn't implying that a 220D was a W123, though it may have > >sounded like it. > > > >I was _complaining_ 'cause I want air bags but I have W123s. > > > >-- Philip > > > call Airlift in Detriot and order the airbags then. Same ones > that fit the 110 should work in the 123. It is not a big > deal. If not, Airlift can tell you what works. Or you can > measure the ID of the springs and you need a bag 6-8" long. > Drill a hole at the spring center of the Lower control arm on > each side for the air hose.
But the W123 has it's damper in the middle of the spring in the rear suspension. So unless the airbag is donut shaped, it won't work. And _that's_ what I'm really complaining about. Anyone know of a good air shock? Can "good" and "air shock" live in the same sentence? -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
