HELP !!! NEED NEW REAR SPINGS FOR 460 SWB 280 Ge.

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Fri, 13/01/2012 - 20:54
LEONIDAS
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Currently Going through second set of rear spings in 5 years, Last replaced with MB originals 5 years ago at eye watering cost. Now one of the rear spings broke again for unknown reasons ( No overloading or off roading)
So far my attempts to obtain  repalcement spings from local motor factors not succesful and I have received twice the wrong spings. Last one seems two thick to sit properly on the base. For your info,  MB original inside diameter  is 149 mm, replacement part: that I was sent is:  140 mm.
Any idea why the spings broke ?
Any suppliers near Northampton who can actually deliver the right part, befor I spend my children's inheritence  with Mercedes??
Any idea what is the diffrence in dimension between heavy duty and standard spings ??
Thank you for your assistance in locating a suitable replacement set.

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Fri, 13/01/2012 - 22:01
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johnnytheboy
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Re: HELP !!! NEED NEW REAR SPINGS FOR 460 SWB 280 Ge.

I have one MB original spring, it looks like its virtually new, it was fitted to my G!! Its a 300ge 1991 SWB with green bands on it part number still partly visible a46032403***

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Fri, 13/01/2012 - 23:57
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gav.helme
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Re: HELP !!! NEED NEW REAR SPINGS FOR 460 SWB 280 Ge.

Probably A460 324 03 04

PM me your chassis number and i will see if it is suitable but first guess says not?

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