Bilstein B6 or B8 with H&R sport springs
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From: Sacramento, CA
2003 C240, 2006 C55
Bilstein B6 or B8 with H&R sport springs
Hello,
I am hoping someone can shed some light on this issue for me. I have read many places that the Bilstein B6 HD strut/shocks can accommodate lowering of up to 30mm. The H&R springs are slightly more so, like 35mm.
Has anyone installed these B6 shocks on a lowered car (H&R, Eibach)? I'm sure B8's fit, but I am hoping to spare some softness in the suspension by choosing the B6. However, if they will cause the car to bounce and sway too much, I would like to go with the B8s.
Any information is helpful. I have done an extensive search on our forum for a conversation on this, but the conversations are mostly for 4-matics.
Thank you,
John
I am hoping someone can shed some light on this issue for me. I have read many places that the Bilstein B6 HD strut/shocks can accommodate lowering of up to 30mm. The H&R springs are slightly more so, like 35mm.
Has anyone installed these B6 shocks on a lowered car (H&R, Eibach)? I'm sure B8's fit, but I am hoping to spare some softness in the suspension by choosing the B6. However, if they will cause the car to bounce and sway too much, I would like to go with the B8s.
Any information is helpful. I have done an extensive search on our forum for a conversation on this, but the conversations are mostly for 4-matics.
Thank you,
John
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: North Jersey
2019 GLE63s
I have H&R springs w/ Bilstein B8s and love it. The B8s absorb a lot and it serves me well with the horrible Jersey and NYC streets. Only thing I would recommend is definitely getting the thickest pad for the rear as the lowered height is way too low for some reason. I think it's the #4 pad, I bought mine from needswings.
