Cls55 fitting new rear air shocks

[Andrew W]

I I've decided to get both rear air shocks done
and I'm having trouble getting someone to do
the job ! Tried a few garages with MB experience
and they say we will have to do some research
into how it's done and the time we need .
One said 5hrs per shock , but I know when
your doing one the other just unbolts and pulls
Out , anyone had this done and approx cost
I can get both shocks for @£800 .

 

[John]

MSL Performance did mine at the beginning of the year and it was no bother at all.

I think even a small child could do it from what I saw.

I can't remember the cost though but it didn't take anything like 5 hours for both - unless it is different on the CLS!

However, the last thing you want is a small child actually doing it, or someone with less ability which is what it sounds like you have come up against.

Speak to Captain Chicken!

 

[Andrew W]

Got a quote from Europa Mercedes Sheffield today , £1000 for 2 air springs , £640 to fit 1 air spring and another £240 if I have the other one done , well I think that is rarther taking the piss ;(
So nearly £2000 when brake fluid change is added to that .

 

[Timmos]

Hi Andrew,
Is it the bellows your having replaced?

 

[John]

Yes, you stated shocks in the first post and air springs in your second.

Is it the whole lot that needs replacing as that will be longer than just shocks?

 

[Andrew W]

Sorry it's the bellows not the shocks

 

[Andrew W]

These ones

 

[Abb]

I actually got told by my last indie when he was fitting new Arnott units to the front, that the rear was a complete PITA to do, as you had to drop the subframe! I asked this, as I said I wanted the whole suspension doing as I was sick of the dash symbol coming up. I replaced the two front ones (even though only one was faulty), and the rear was diagnosed to have a very small leak (that they couldn't locate) but said it was probably on the reservoir pipe, as its a weak point and corrodes.
IIRC the Arnott bellows do away with the reservoir and so no more problems with leaking pipes!

 

[Timmos]

Had mine done at MB Tech Warrington looking at the invoice it was a 3hr job

 

[Amo]

Rear bags replacing is a big job, you need to drop exchaust/subframe etc to access the bellows. This is why most people like doing it, its probably not 5 hours for a trained person and once you dropped subframe, its meant to be a piece of cake.

What bags you going for? I am getting mine diagnosed by Wayne gates next week. Also where you based so that someone can suggest local indie?

 

[Mrhanky]

My car has the Arnott replacement rear bags. I have checked the invoice and the labour charge charge was £350 Inc VAT.

 

[Andrew W]

Thanks for the advice , I'm in Sheffield .

 

[Mrhanky]

Thanks for the advice , I'm in Sheffield .

Andrew, I would give MSL a call for a quote. Think it will be reasonable and it will be done perfect.

 

[Andrew W]

Andrew, I would give MSL a call for a quote. Think it will be reasonable and it will be done perfect.

Yes prob will I'll just need to take a day off for
Traveling ect