Shocks

[cooks]

I have been sold 2 shocks one being Boge 36-111-b, the other Sachs 115 069 would I have a problem fitting them to my E220 coupe 95..Also any views on Cobra lowering springs Co4830.

 

[johnsco]

All the best advice says ...
Always replace shockers in pairs.
That obviously means matched pairs.
When replacing with new shockers, I would only fit a matched pair.
Why settle for less ??

 

[markjay]

While Boge and Sachs are two brands of the same company, there is no telling if Boge-branded shocks are technically identical to Sachs-branded ones.

Unless you are on a quest to pass an MOT for the lowest possible cost, I would opt for a matched pair.

(Or unless someone can confirm that Boge branded shocks and Sachs branded shocks are in fact identical)

 

[cooks]

I bought them from a member on here, cant seem to get hold of him. I was cleaning them up yesterday and noticed they were different hence why I am asking if it is ok.They do look similar.

 

[BlackC55]

I wouldn't risk it.

I have not heard of Cobra springs either.

 

[grober]

COBRA SPRINGS are made in Holland according to this??
Cobra Suspension

If their springs are produced in the manner they claim they should be OK

Cobra lowering springs are cold wound on CNC coilers, heat treated and shotpeened for longevity, finished with phosphate treatment and a baked on resin powder coating for a hard corrosion resistant shell.