Best shock absorbers? For 124 ce sport suspension

[roman82]

I want ask if any one knows parts number for front shock absorbers? Looking to buy only bilstein b6,b8???????I got sport factory suspension 124 ce 1992 SPORTLINE. Rear I got self levelling. So need just front ones.)

 

[BlackC55]

Bilstein B8

I can supply too.

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[roman82]

Part number plz)???

 

[ray_hennig]

I want ask if any one knows parts number for front shock absorbers? Looking to buy only bilstein b6,b8???????I got sport factory suspension 124 ce 1992 SPORTLINE. Rear I got self levelling. So need just front ones.)

These were the originals on my 300CE Sportline:
Sachs 115 070

RayH
PS: Wish I had rear self-levelling.

 

[d w124]

Roman:I take it you're Yuri's friend??Much cheaper buying them from the states
I'll post a link later

 

[grober]

Online Catalogue

 

[roman82]

Wow. Thx so much for this links. Very helpful info.

 

[bolide]

You'll pay import duty, VAT and a handling charge bringing them in from the states. Best place to buy parts for German cars is ebay.de

Nick Froome

 

[roman82]

Ok thx for advice. I think I found correct part number for b8: 22- 03652 bilstein b8 front???

 

[grober]

Correct---- buy em from Olly = BlackC55 and I'm sure he will help with any fitting advice you might need.

 

[roman82]

Someone told me koni sport better!!! Does anyone know about koni shocks???

 

[grober]

Nope --Bilstein best aftermarket OEM were Sachs/ Boge if I recall correctly.
Bilstein developed the mono-tube shock design starting in the late 1950s Because the design was patented, no other manufacturer could use it until 1971 when the patent expired.

 

[John Jones Jr]

Someone told me koni sport better!!! Does anyone know about koni shocks???

I fitted Koni Sport (yellow) adjustables on a C-Class instead of going my usual route with Bilsteins B6's. I got the Koni's at a very good price but usually they are more expensive than Bilsteins. The Koni's are great, no complaints but better than the Bilsteins? I've honestly no idea. I reckon you should buy either but buy on price. As mentioned eBay.de usually have them at the best price.

 

[spike60]

I have an 1989 300SE auto and am looking to change to Bilstein shock absorbers all round. It is standard with original 15" wheels and tyres and given it's a lazy sloppy old thing anyway am I better sticking to standard B4's or going for the heavy duty B4's? Cheers.

 

[Charles Morgan]

If you find it sloppy it may well be the springs could also be worth doing, it really makes a huge difference.

 

[bolide]

If you find it sloppy it may well be the springs could also be worth doing, it really makes a huge difference.

True - replacing the front springs on a W124 or W201 can make a huge difference to the handling. Newer (and so stiffer) springs have improved the ride each time I've done it, which seems counterintuitive at first

Nick Froome

 

[spike60]

The springs are worth considering but one rear damper is doing very little and the fronts are original at 28y/197k so I'll start there. I replaced 1 front spring in 2015 for it's first MOT since 2008 as it was a case of doing the minimum until I found out just what I had bought, - the car sits level despite this. i will probably stick with standard B4 dampers.

 

[bolide]

B4s are pretty inexpensive from Germany

Nick Froome

 

[blakedon]

I also have bilstein shocks. The ride is firmer. I prefer it over the Sachs' ride quality.

 

[rapture]

Will definitely go Bilsteins all around on the next changeup. May need to go stiffer springs in the front though.