Reply With QuoteHmmm.. good question Naushad! I must say they do look similar, so its hard to say. the arms could be different lengths, springs could be different lengths as well.
what are you looking at swapping?
Any ideas whether a w203 rear suspension will work on a w202?
W201's: 87 2.3-16 mosselman turbo, 89 2.5-16, 93 AMG 3.2, 93 1.8, 93 2.3 8v sportline x2
W202's: 97 c23T, 98 C23K, 98 C230K, 98(2JZ), 2000 AMG
W203: 02 C32 AMG
Hmmm.. good question Naushad! I must say they do look similar, so its hard to say. the arms could be different lengths, springs could be different lengths as well.
what are you looking at swapping?
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Hey there Ross.
Considering the C32 or C55 swap with rear suspension and diff and prop.
W201's: 87 2.3-16 mosselman turbo, 89 2.5-16, 93 AMG 3.2, 93 1.8, 93 2.3 8v sportline x2
W202's: 97 c23T, 98 C23K, 98 C230K, 98(2JZ), 2000 AMG
W203: 02 C32 AMG
All of the rear suspension componant links appear to cross fit the W202. The rear lower control arms are the same, basically the same overall 5-link suspension. With that said, I can see pictures on ebay of rear suspension subframes of both w202 and w203 and the frame is a little different in shape- however, this could have been changed simply because of the known weakness of the w202 rear subframe subjecting to cracking under higher lateral strains. The mount patterns look very simular, but without haveing the two in front of me I can not measure to confirm this- my guess would be yes they will fit- at the very least I would think all of the parts (diff, arms, links, brakes) would unbolt out of the w203 subframe and then bolt into the w202 subframe.
Very encouraging vetruck.
Thanks
W201's: 87 2.3-16 mosselman turbo, 89 2.5-16, 93 AMG 3.2, 93 1.8, 93 2.3 8v sportline x2
W202's: 97 c23T, 98 C23K, 98 C230K, 98(2JZ), 2000 AMG
W203: 02 C32 AMG
I can see the rear suspension being very similar or the same. but the diff mount on that c32 or c55 has got to be different.
I also think the subframes will be different as I'm sure the c32/55 are wider than a w202. but that can be fixed easily with custom diff mount. I think it will be just the back 2 bolts in the diff cover that will be different than a stock w202 mount. another thing to consider is the w203 diff might be larger in size than a w202. question is, is it different size than a c43?
*2002 E320 4Matic Wagon* Daily
--Not lowered—18" Alphards—Stock exhaust.
Lots Coming—3 piece 18" AMG Aero II—Custom Bags—Wide Fenders—W210 E55 Engine Swap with 4matic—
*1999 C230K Turbo* Track Car
--18" SL55 AMG's--KW V2 Suspension--SLK55 Front and Rear Brake--Wiechers Braces--Custom GT28 Turbo--Custom 3" Exhaust--68mm Throttle body--450cc Injectors--Custom Intake Manifold--Custom liquid to air intercooler--C36 Rear--Brabus Front--
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