New shocks and coils spring on 300 GD

[Commando Ricard]

Hi alls,

I've changed shocks and coils spring on my 300GD W463 short twheel base. I've mounted Koni HT (Heavy tracks), and for coils spring, I have changed for 2010 G500 coils.
Very nice, now the G is firm but not too hard. I have loaded the cargo, and the G stay right. I'm very happy with this compromise of G500 coils springs and Koni HT.

 

[Scott Brady]

Good solution.

Based on the testing I have read, the G-Wagen springs are pretty specific to the platform. In particular the length of the springs. G-Wagens have really long coils and use some of that length as "rate" for the load capacity. The length essentially eliminates the chance of a spring popping out under full extension. I have heard of several aftermarket springs that are too short. It seems like ORC has it figured out with their Eibach units.

 

[Juppies]

The research I've done thus far points to Konis with ORC springs, or Bilsteins with factory springs. A heavier (armored, or fully loaded overlander with additional fuel etc.) G could benefit from the Fox system. Am I far off?