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Hi, I am needing a new rear o/s shock absorber for a 53 reg. Cl55K. Price I have been quoted is horrendous i.e. over £1,000 just for the part. Anyone know where I might be able to source one cheaper. Many thanks. Richard.

Just a quickie - need to replace the front shockers on my mate's 1984 230E saloon - any recommendations for brand/supplier? I'm in Barnsley, but happy to buy over the web. thanks chris

Anyone got a pair of working rear shock absorbers for a '92 W124 200TE estate? Not the spheres, I've had them changed already and they're not the problem, its the hydraulic shock absorbers I need. I'll need them shipped to Ireland if you have them.

Hi, I've recently fitted some W129 225/16 alloys to my W124 estate and they look great. The problem is with the extra width they are catching on the plastic boot that surrounds the shocks. Would there be any problems with cutting an inch or too of the boot so they don't catch or is there a...

Hi all, How difficult, or easy, is it to change the front shock absorbers on the merc. Are there any special tools needed? Mine need changing and was thinking of buying them and fitting them myself. It will give me something to do!

I think the handling of my car could be improved by replacing the front shock absorbers. What does anyone out there recommend?

Hi, I am a new member. I have a new shock absorber to fit to the front of the engine. I have removed the bolt at the top of the shock absorber, and loosened the lower bolt but cannot detach the shock absorber because the bolt is trapped behind the fan belt pulley. I have also released the belt...

Just spent a wonderful sunday replacing the rear shocks on my 300se, was told it was going to be easy, shouldn`t take more than an hour says my friendly mot tester,yeah right!!, had to take the rear seats out to get at the top mounts, these came undone with no trouble at all, then got the car up...

Just spent a wonderful sunday replacing the rear shocks on my 300se, was told it was going to be easy, shouldn`t take more than an hour says my friendly mot tester,yeah right!!, had to take the rear seats out to get at the top mounts, these came undone with no trouble at all, then got the car up...

I have just come back from a test drive after fitting new shocks, I cant beleive. the difference it has made,truly amazing .the old ones were not leaking but the new ones have transformed it.I bought the shocks on ebay about 5 years ago,they were listed as lorinser sport spec?. I dont drive the...

Need 2 Front Shockers SL280 R129 1999 pre facelift

Looking for 2 rear shocks, bogue if possible. Cheers. Olivier

Has anyone had the same problem, has just failed its M.O.T through it. Any ideas on how much a specialist company, as opposed to main dealer would charge for a repair / replacement.

as per title, leak free and in half decent nick please!

Hi Everyone, I am looking to replace my rear shocks (w203 2003 c180 adv se) Am I correct in thinking the part number is A2033263300 ? There are a few A2033261800 going cheap on ebay which are for sports package would these be totally unsuitable ? Regards Joe

Michael Schumacher will make a shock return to Formula 1 to replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa, news agencies are reporting. The seven-time world champion retired at the end of 2006 but has agreed to drive at the European Grand Prix. Massa fractured his skull in Hungarian GP...

I had to have a new tyre put on the 18" AMGs. I took the car to the garage expecting the fitter to search the boot for the keys to the locking wheel nuts or at least have a "special key" to get the wheels off. I could not believe AMG alloy's on Mercs dont have locking wheel nuts:eek:. I need...

My E420 estate is now in Romania, and the roads are diabolical. How can I upgrade the suspension to take the bumps without losing too much Merc smoothness?

Hi One of the air shocks on my w211 has failed, according to the garage as a result of hitting a pot hole. The insurance company are looking into it at the moment, but the dealer has said that the part is on back order and could take up to 4 weeks. Is there a system within the Mercedes...

What problems have you all had with a merc that you least expected you would ever have... you expect immaculate quality, immculate wear and tear properties, immaculate body corrosion defences.. anything happen to you that would shock the system My in dash cd changer on a previous e class died...