[W126 Coupe] Was the Self Levelling Suspension on the 380SEC a Gimmick?

[Jim Ham]

Why do you think you need new "shocks"? As Mike says, the things that look 
like shocks are not in the Mercedes system. Even the Mercedes manual states 
that seepage from the rams is normal. I personally wouldn't consider 
replacing them unless they are dripping on the floor of the garage. 
Remember that in a real shock you have only a few CCs of fluid placed in 
there by the factory - once leaked out it's gone. With your rams you have 
all the fluid in the hydraulic reservoir to replenish any seepage.

Regards,

Jim Ham

At 05:25 AM 8/7/2006, you wrote:

>This system is a lot more expensive to maintain for now I need two new 
>shocks in the rear. This is amounting to R3000 ($500) each. I have a 
>proposal to completely remove the SLS from this SEC & put a normal 
>conventional suspension system.
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>Apparently the SLS as opposed to Air Shocks gives a much harder drive, 
>please correct me if I am wrong but the SLS served for only balancing the 
>car at all times regardless of the Load.
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>Do you think I should modify my SEC with Normal Suspension and Tighten the 
>Springs
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>Cost of this is estimated at R6000 ($1000)
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>Kindest Regards : Kivendren Moodliyar '83 380SEC
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