Comments on: W126 Self-leveling suspension adjustment

By: Andrew Hicks

Andrew Hicks — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:28:20 +0000

Do you have a transmission speed sensor for my 1989 420 SEL with a 722 355 transmission? Thank you.

By: Devin Middleton

Devin Middleton — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:45:13 +0000

I have a 1986 Mercedes 560 Sel where can I find the rear shocks i’m on Charleston, South Carolina

By: admin

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:55:25 +0000

See my other articles on SLS. It will generally ride like a pig if you rip it out. A previous owner had done that to my 560SEL and I bought it cheap as nobody wants to buy one that rides that badly. I put the system back in, best thing I ever did. You can have the struts rebuilt, the spheres and hoses are still available, as is the valve. Its actually a pretty simple system once you get to know it.

By: Andrew Hicks

Andrew Hicks — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:56:46 +0000

Hi, I have a similar problem with my 1989 420 SEL. I have assumed that I would have to replace parts because the left hand side is lower than the right. Now I know that there are no parts to replace SLS through MBA. Have you had any thoughts about removing the air section and just going with coils and struts? I also wonder if you have transmission speed sensor to suit my 722 355 transmission because I can’t find one anywhere. Thank you.

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