hdsalinas

I need to replace both of my rear shocks (the one in the right is starting to fail). I have searched for options available in my country and I only have two choices: Blisteins B4 or KYB Gas-A-Just Silver shocks.

The Blisteins seems to be the most logical choice but I have the impression that they are too firm for my taste. As it is I find the OEM suspension too harsh (and I don't have the sport suspension). I know everyone here loves firm suspensions, maybe it is because you don't have the roads I have. I want something softer, I just got back from a 400 kms trip and I was literally hurting, that is why I feel tempted to get the KNY

Has anyone had any experience with the KNY or with the B4 compared to the stock suspension?

Doa

i have Bilstein B14 PSS and yes they are firm.
the B14 and B16 sets are adjustable though

DropTopMan

Thanks in advance for the feedback.
are they firm as in a tight ride or firm and uncomfortable....?

alecmascot

Err B14 is NOT B4 !!
B4 should give an OEM ride. Check their website

Gazwould

Your ride is bad BECAUSE the dampers are gone .

Bilstein B4 are OE .

karlt10

Bilstein. Without question. Had a set on my lowered Mazda6 wagon for a few years and they still do an excellent job.

KYB GR were great until manufacturing moved to China. Same as Tokico.

NZ-Merc

What is wrong with replacing the shocks with the original Mercedes ones?

aznmode

Bought bilstein b4's and love them. Got this kit from fcpeuro
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...ilstein-515873

Florin1993

Hello, u said u dont have sport suspension, but u have put shock absorber that are for sport suspension, any issue with them, they fit corect ?

Gazwould

2 years late...

The Bilstein B4 is the OEM suppler to Mercedes , what the important thing here especially for ride quality is that they are Bilstein B4 DampMatic® as they are a dual rate damper .







https://www.aftermarket.com.au/bilstein-b4-dampmatic/