B4 Bilstein Confusion
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2003 C32 AMG
B4 Bilstein Confusion
Hello everyone, first time poster, long time creeper!
I have acquired a 2003 C32 AMG with 145k miles on the clock. It's a bit of a project car for winter.
I am looking into suspension (struts/shocks, control arms, stabilizer bar) but am quite confused about these Bilstein B4 struts for the front. I found a very nice kit on FCPEuro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...in-22141705kt1) but the front struts (22141705) bounce back as fitment for Non-Sport suspension. Is this just a miscommunication in the FCP catalog? Does Bilstein make a B4 for sport and one for non-sport?
Thanks guys!
EDIT: I went directly to Bilstein's website and they do in fact make 4 different B4 Struts for C320s. 22-218537 seems to be the P/N for sport suspension. Still does not specify C32 however. FCPEuro does supply that P/N and lists as Sport Suspension for C320
I have acquired a 2003 C32 AMG with 145k miles on the clock. It's a bit of a project car for winter.
I am looking into suspension (struts/shocks, control arms, stabilizer bar) but am quite confused about these Bilstein B4 struts for the front. I found a very nice kit on FCPEuro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...in-22141705kt1) but the front struts (22141705) bounce back as fitment for Non-Sport suspension. Is this just a miscommunication in the FCP catalog? Does Bilstein make a B4 for sport and one for non-sport?
Thanks guys!
EDIT: I went directly to Bilstein's website and they do in fact make 4 different B4 Struts for C320s. 22-218537 seems to be the P/N for sport suspension. Still does not specify C32 however. FCPEuro does supply that P/N and lists as Sport Suspension for C320
Last edited by Stephen123; Jan 16, 2025 at 02:03 PM.
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From: Wisconsin
2003 C32 AMG
I did look into B6s before but I'm not looking to spend double per shock when the stock struts are enough for what I need. I do think I've found a proper kit on FCPEuro that fit the C55 and C320 with sport suspension. I'll be sure to measure strut travel before placing the order. Seems Non-Sport has 6inch of travel, Sport has 3inch of travel.
