Where to buy stock shocks for C36 AMG
07-23-2008, 10:27 PM
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2007 R320 CDI, 2010 FJ Cruiser, CTS-V
Where to buy stock shocks for C36 AMG
is there a place other than the dealer that I can get the stock AMG shocks for a 1995 C36?
I am going back to the stock suspension and my car came with Bilstein sports.
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I am going back to the stock suspension and my car came with Bilstein sports.
Thanks
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'99 C43
I put Bilstein HD's on my C43, and they feel great - firm but comfortable, just like stock. The sports would be too firm for my taste (from past experience on other cars). I looked at the Bilstein website and they don't even list a shock specifically for the C43 (nor C36 as I recall). I finally got the Bilstein site to confirm that the C280 shocks in either HD or Sport would fit. I didn't even check with the dealer because of the anticipated price.
I ended up buying the HD's from Tirerack -- best price I found and great service.
P/Ns:
F: B462053
R: B462054
I ended up buying the HD's from Tirerack -- best price I found and great service.
P/Ns:
F: B462053
R: B462054
07-24-2008, 03:28 PM
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This isn't the OEM shock for C36.
Thanks anyway.
Thanks anyway.
07-24-2008, 06:33 PM
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quote oem.That's why i said check them.
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Shock Absorber; Front Left/Right; SuperTouring/OE Version
For models with standard suspension. 2 per car. Limited Lifetime Warranty.
oe means meets original specs and may have even been the alternate supplier,inquire at autohausaz.com they will give you oem specs and pricing free shipping over 50bucks
ohlord
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Shock Absorber; Front Left/Right; SuperTouring/OE Version
For models with standard suspension. 2 per car. Limited Lifetime Warranty.
oe means meets original specs and may have even been the alternate supplier,inquire at autohausaz.com they will give you oem specs and pricing free shipping over 50bucks
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fstshrk:
"not enough rebound dampening". It may be worn out shocks and not the valving.
I used to think that Bilsteins lasted a million miles, but I've learned that this is not true. They wear out with time as well as miles due to very slow loss of gas pressure and fluid. I have experienced it with my '91 Vette with 30K miles and heard it on the Corvette Forums from an engineer that worked at Bilstein. The amount of rebound I was getting on the Vette was really bad with the original Bilsteins. New HDs were a revelation.
"not enough rebound dampening". It may be worn out shocks and not the valving.
I used to think that Bilsteins lasted a million miles, but I've learned that this is not true. They wear out with time as well as miles due to very slow loss of gas pressure and fluid. I have experienced it with my '91 Vette with 30K miles and heard it on the Corvette Forums from an engineer that worked at Bilstein. The amount of rebound I was getting on the Vette was really bad with the original Bilsteins. New HDs were a revelation.
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Interesting info. Thanks
If I have to change the shocks, I will be switching to externally adjustable Koni's.
If I have to change the shocks, I will be switching to externally adjustable Koni's.
fstshrk:
"not enough rebound dampening". It may be worn out shocks and not the valving.
I used to think that Bilsteins lasted a million miles, but I've learned that this is not true. They wear out with time as well as miles due to very slow loss of gas pressure and fluid. I have experienced it with my '91 Vette with 30K miles and heard it on the Corvette Forums from an engineer that worked at Bilstein. The amount of rebound I was getting on the Vette was really bad with the original Bilsteins. New HDs were a revelation.
"not enough rebound dampening". It may be worn out shocks and not the valving.
I used to think that Bilsteins lasted a million miles, but I've learned that this is not true. They wear out with time as well as miles due to very slow loss of gas pressure and fluid. I have experienced it with my '91 Vette with 30K miles and heard it on the Corvette Forums from an engineer that worked at Bilstein. The amount of rebound I was getting on the Vette was really bad with the original Bilsteins. New HDs were a revelation.
