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Hi I'm new to the site. I'm looking for a front passenger air shock for Sl 500 year 2002. I'm based in Ireland. If any one knows were there is one, I would be delighted thanks.

Anybody changed front shock top mounts ? would appreciate some guidance, thanks in advance

Hi all, well all you guys with R230's around the 2003 and onwards a few years start to worry if you have not had the dreaded banging from the petrol tank informing you that the baffles which MB kindly put in to stop the fuel from sloshing around,shame,have come loose and will necessitate you...

Noticed today wet patch on drive, just behind drivers side front wheel. After turning st/wheel on full lock noticed shock absorber all wet, looks like it is leaking from there. I know it is good practice to replace both shocks unless car is low mileage or shocks were replaced recently. My car...

Hi I have bought a 2002 ML 270 Cdi W163. I have searched this and other forums but haven`t found a concrete answer. I wonder if anyone of you out there who owns or have owned a car like this, have any experience with which shock absorbers gives the best driving comfort? When i got the car...

will a pair of CLK W208-96-03 shock absorbers fit my C250TD 96-- 2000 can get them cheap thy are new can you lads help advice welcome petemerc

So a rear damper bush is rattling. A replacement damper is stupidly expensive (think near £500) - and merc don't list replacement bushes - are the bushes replaceable??? Is there a part that's easily available? C320CDI with dynamic handling pack...

Hi All, Basically every set of aftermarket wheels I have trial fitted on my clk convertible seem to not go flush with the hub because of the shock top mount on the front, They seem too wide, Is this a common issue or is my shock top mount thing not installed correctly? Thanks!

Yesterday my C Class was recovered to my local MB dealer because of a grinding/grating noise emanating from the front off-side. The reason for the noise was the lower spring cup being in contact with the wheel. The photos show one shot of the near side (with separation between the spring cup and...

Has anyone replaced the rear shocks on a SL350 (R230)? If so, how much were the parts? Are there any other shocks available other than Mercedes ones?Are they any cheaper? Europarts only quote one at over £1100 !!!(not a pair)

Hi all Posted this in parts aswell, Thought I would see if anybody has come across this problem. We have a customers SL500 WDB 230 It has failed the MOT at an another garage for excessive play in the shock absorber supporting ball joints on both sides. It has code 487 ABC hydraulic suspension...

Hi all Thought I would see if anybody has come across this problem. We have a customers SL500 WDB 230 It has failed the MOT at an another garage for excessive play in the shock absorber supporting ball joints on both sides. It has code 487 ABC hydraulic suspension package. The shock absorbers...

In a recent J.D.Power survey, unbelievably, Mercedes dealers came 4th (!!??) ahead of Honda dealers as best service in UK! (what must the bottom (Chevrolet) performing dealers be like!) :eek: Maybe even more shocking was the number one.... Jaguar! Jaguar dealers voted best in JD Power survey

I have a 1997 estate.Are the shocks on the estate the same as those on the saloon. Thanks for any help in advance.

Hi guys, I am after a SLS shock absorber (passenger side or both) for a W124 (pre lift 250D) in good working condition. Thanks Greg

Just want make sure I'm not over reacting and get a bit of advice... Test drove a low mileage, 2.5year old C-Class from an approved used dealership last weekend and decided to buy it based on the good warranty & assurances that "I needn't worry as all cars are thoroughly checked before being...

Hey guys , i own a 2005 Mercedes c230 Sport. Lately my car tempts to drift on any corner, my mechanist said it was the shocks going bad. So after a market search i am going to have to chose between Monroes and Boge ... Whats the better choice ?

hi chaps just found out a previous owner may have put a diff from a clk320 into my clk430 ,what would be the pros and cons if this is true and how would i know for sure?thanks worried:mad:

Note this post isn't in the "other marques" section. I've got a great deal, I've used a tactic never used before and it worked. I've bought an MB from a jag dealer with a jag warranty - odd but should be ok I now (or soon will have) the most powerful version of the 6.2 Engine I'm a...

I have to replace my tyres and doing alignment as upgrading to 215x55x16, if i plan to do the wishbone bushes and roll bar and also shocks and springs will it need realigned again after this work has been carried out or should I get this done first before getting the wheel alignment , just don't...