Question:
Mercedes W109 300SEL - suspension?
Can anyone confirm, please; for a 300SEL (air suspension), is there a special way to jack it using a car-lift? Can you simply lift it with all 4 wheels hanging or do you have to do something special?
Answer:
If you live in places in snow RWD will make you drift if you brake too hard. Which can result to crashes or hitting innocent pedestrians on the street. get 4WD or just a regular car that uses the front 2 tires cause they don't drift to easily
Many people don't understand the difference between AWD and 4WD. AWD or full-time 4WD is the drivetrain that's better for roads that have less traction and for snowy roads. They have 3 differentials (one in the rear, middle and front). AWD vehicles are 4WD vehicles equipped with CV (Constant Velocity) joints on the front axles and an inner-axle differential so they can be operated on the pavement in 4WD; since with AWD, all four wheels can be driven at the same speed. 4WD has 2 differentials (front and rear) and a transfer case in the middle. The reason why 4WD vehicles are not driven all the time is because a problem arises when the vehicle is driven on pavement. The different speeds of the front and rear tires will cause scuffing of the tires and a bind up of the gear train. RWD (2WD) is the most traditional drivetrain. Many vehicles, especially trucks and SUVs are equipped with it. It has a rear differential and is used for everyday driving. I would say go with RWD if you don't need the vehicle for the uses of AWD. Some vehicles equipped with AWD, are Audi, Land Rover, Lexus, Toyota, and VW. (And when you say SRT8, are you referring to Jeep or Dodge?)
I think you can lift it by the frame and let the wheels hang safely. It's no different that a wheel going to full extension while driven.
Before you lift the car, pull the air suspension knob out one notch, approx ( approx 1 inch) and push it back in after the car is on the ground. If the car is a later U.S. spec model, the knob will only come out one notch as the high ride setting is locked out. The knob is located near the hood release Good luck
rwd can turn on a sixpence if you front wheel brake and rear wheel accelerate when turning.don't try it on the street.
If you live in places in snow RWD will make you drift if you brake too hard. Which can result to crashes or hitting innocent pedestrians on the street. get 4WD or just a regular car that uses the front 2 tires cause they don't drift to easily
Before you lift the car, pull the air suspension knob out one notch, approx ( approx 1 inch) and push it back in after the car is on the ground. If the car is a later U.S. spec model, the knob will only come out one notch as the high ride setting is locked out. The knob is located near the hood release Good luck
Many people don't understand the difference between AWD and 4WD. AWD or full-time 4WD is the drivetrain that's better for roads that have less traction and for snowy roads. They have 3 differentials (one in the rear, middle and front). AWD vehicles are 4WD vehicles equipped with CV (Constant Velocity) joints on the front axles and an inner-axle differential so they can be operated on the pavement in 4WD; since with AWD, all four wheels can be driven at the same speed. 4WD has 2 differentials (front and rear) and a transfer case in the middle. The reason why 4WD vehicles are not driven all the time is because a problem arises when the vehicle is driven on pavement. The different speeds of the front and rear tires will cause scuffing of the tires and a bind up of the gear train. RWD (2WD) is the most traditional drivetrain. Many vehicles, especially trucks and SUVs are equipped with it. It has a rear differential and is used for everyday driving. I would say go with RWD if you don't need the vehicle for the uses of AWD. Some vehicles equipped with AWD, are Audi, Land Rover, Lexus, Toyota, and VW. (And when you say SRT8, are you referring to Jeep or Dodge?)
rwd can turn on a sixpence if you front wheel brake and rear wheel accelerate when turning.don't try it on the street.
I think you can lift it by the frame and let the wheels hang safely. It's no different that a wheel going to full extension while driven.
If you live in places in snow RWD will make you drift if you brake too hard. Which can result to crashes or hitting innocent pedestrians on the street. get 4WD or just a regular car that uses the front 2 tires cause they don't drift to easily
Many people don't understand the difference between AWD and 4WD. AWD or full-time 4WD is the drivetrain that's better for roads that have less traction and for snowy roads. They have 3 differentials (one in the rear, middle and front). AWD vehicles are 4WD vehicles equipped with CV (Constant Velocity) joints on the front axles and an inner-axle differential so they can be operated on the pavement in 4WD; since with AWD, all four wheels can be driven at the same speed. 4WD has 2 differentials (front and rear) and a transfer case in the middle. The reason why 4WD vehicles are not driven all the time is because a problem arises when the vehicle is driven on pavement. The different speeds of the front and rear tires will cause scuffing of the tires and a bind up of the gear train. RWD (2WD) is the most traditional drivetrain. Many vehicles, especially trucks and SUVs are equipped with it. It has a rear differential and is used for everyday driving. I would say go with RWD if you don't need the vehicle for the uses of AWD. Some vehicles equipped with AWD, are Audi, Land Rover, Lexus, Toyota, and VW. (And when you say SRT8, are you referring to Jeep or Dodge?)
I think you can lift it by the frame and let the wheels hang safely. It's no different that a wheel going to full extension while driven.
Before you lift the car, pull the air suspension knob out one notch, approx ( approx 1 inch) and push it back in after the car is on the ground. If the car is a later U.S. spec model, the knob will only come out one notch as the high ride setting is locked out. The knob is located near the hood release Good luck
rwd can turn on a sixpence if you front wheel brake and rear wheel accelerate when turning.don't try it on the street.
