Product Details

AST Lowering Springs for the 1997-2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A140/A160/A190/A160CDI/A170CDI FWD (W168) are manufactured from a premium high tensile chromium-silicone wire which is handpicked by AST engineers for its quality and metal consistency.

Each spring is cold wound and then heat treated to increase hardness and reduce internal stresses present after winding. Each spring is then individually shot peened, phosphate treated and then powder coated to outlast even the life of the vehicle.

Standard Features

  • Progressive rates on most vehicles.
  • EDC Compatible (if applicable to vehicle)
  • Each spring is blocked and computer tested prior to shipping, which reduces any settling once installed on the vehicle.
  • Lifetime warranty on breaking.
  • Most of our spring applications are TUV Certified and certificates can be provided upon request.
Specifications
Part Number ASTLS-14-1205
Part Name Lowering Spring
Vehicle 1997-2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A140/A160/A190/A160CDI/A170CDI FWD
Chassis Code W168
Ride-Height Adjustable No
Spring Type Progressive
Approximate Drop - Front 35mm
Approximate Drop - Rear 35mm
TUV Certified Yes
Quantity Set of 4

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
1997Mercedes-BenzA170 CDIFWD
1997Mercedes-BenzA160 CDIFWD
1997Mercedes-BenzA140FWD
1997Mercedes-BenzA190FWD
1997Mercedes-BenzA160FWD
1998Mercedes-BenzA170 CDIFWD
1998Mercedes-BenzA160 CDIFWD
1998Mercedes-BenzA140FWD
1998Mercedes-BenzA190FWD
1998Mercedes-BenzA160FWD
1999Mercedes-BenzA170 CDIFWD
1999Mercedes-BenzA160 CDIFWD
1999Mercedes-BenzA140FWD
1999Mercedes-BenzA190FWD
1999Mercedes-BenzA160FWD
2000Mercedes-BenzA170 CDIFWD
2000Mercedes-BenzA160 CDIFWD
2000Mercedes-BenzA140FWD
2000Mercedes-BenzA190FWD
2000Mercedes-BenzA160FWD

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