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Hello. Mercedes dealers want £400 for 2 front shock absorbers including top mounts. The listing below is on Ebay for 2 for £200. Though no top mounts are evident. That aside, would you think its a no brainer for the cheaper Bilstein shocks? Thanks.. Bilstein B4 Front Shock Absorber...

One of my rear sls shocks has collapsed and I need a good non leaking replacement asap. My car is the avantgarde model and I believe they are different to classic and elegance models. I may be wrong and it could be ok to use elegance/classic shocks if I replace as a pair ? Anyway shocks on the...

Hi all, This week my w220 cdi 320 (2001 my) took a dive and popped the osf shock. It's been leaking a small amount for a while but its gone for good now. Appear to be original and at 14 years and 150,000 miles, its not too bad eh, but I wonder if anyone can offer any guidance on the below...

Good people trying to find a non mercedes rear shock absorber for a w124 230TE 1988... my garage has been sent three and non of them fit! Any ideas? Thanks Rich

I recently purchased a 5 seater ML270CDI And have been working through all the issues in finding. (Was a rushed purchase and didn't have time to look it over very well before I purchased it and it is my first Merc) first tasking was the "Black Death" as I've come to learn its called. Figured...

Hi all, First time on the forum.. Hoping someone can help me out! I had a broken spring in my 2008 C320 CDI - now it appears after replacing the spring, I need a new shock too.. It has an electrical component on the shock and the dealer is looking for over 500 for a single shock...

Hi I was wondering if someone can help please? I recently took my car into a Mercedes Indy and he told me one of my front Shock Absorber is slightly leaking (I inspected the shock - it looked damp, nothing serious - clearly needs replacing though). I completely trust my Merc Indy - used his...

How easy or hard is it? Contemplating lowering my car with new springs and shocks. Is it a diy job? I've got time so won't need to do it in a day. Would I need special tools? Would other parts break or need replacing? Ta

Hi everyone, I'm thinking about to change shock absorbers on my 2007 CLS 320 CDI (non- airmatic). But the ones i bought from ECP (SACHS 312 570) have 3 cm longer pin:eek: then original ones ( A219 320 07 13, SACHS 80 1404 000 174 ) also they both have adjustable spring seat ( i think 10...

Does anyone know anything about the electrical connections to the front shock absorber on a W204? In the engine bay I can see that there is wiring going to the top mount but does anyone know if there are any other connections to the shock anywhere else further down that might not be visible from...

It's time to start the upgrade project for my CLS 320 (2006 UK model). My shocks and springs already needed replacement but since i'm gonna lower it i'll need all the info i can get ,to achive the most comfortable riding combination. What lowered springs should i get and what shock absorbers...

I have a 2005 C200 W203, 17 inch alloys and sports pack fitted. Does anyone know what front shock absorbers I need for this car? Part numbers and where to get them would be nice too!! If I put my registration number into ECP, will they have the relevant information on parts required? Many thanks.

Hi guys how hard is it to remove front shock from 06 eclass? Is it a diy job in drive way using a small trolley jack? Has anyone got a "how to?" With step by step instructions and pictures? Thanks

Just going through the spares stock and I found a single Bilstein B6 damper for a W208 320.....and a host of other vehicles too I'm sure. How in Gods name I ended up with a spare I have no idea, but on the very slim chance that someone is one short(!) I'm open to offers....... Brand new, in...

alright all, ive changed my front shocks but i couldnt get the torque wrench on the top nuts. I just tightened as much as i could with a normal socket ! - is this going to cause problems ??? cheers Brett

hello, hello, hello, Looking to buy some replacement front shocks for my 1998 W210 avantgarde. Mercedes want 125 quid each (part number 210 323 49 00) I can only find the Sachs part number for standard suspension not avantgarde - anyone got any ideas ?? cheers Brett

Hi, One of the shocks on my car is dogey so I need to replace it, I order a rear shock (passenger side) but the shock that needs to be replaced is drivers side rear, i bought off a scrap yard and I was told that the rear shocks on the s-class are interchangable. Is this correct, I had a...

Hello there I have a 2005 C class sports coupe and I think the shock absorbers could do with being replaced. The ride has become harder and this has caused the dash to start creaking and cracking when going over bumps. Currently on the car are the stock shocks and I was unsure which shocks to...

i have a c63 with ppp on a 2010 are the rear shocks self levaling?

Question is does anyone have KYB shock absorbers fitted ? Which are best rear shockers Bilsteins or KYB ? :dk: Looking at replacing those on my CL203