Do I need shocks & part numbers
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2001 clk430 cabriolet
Do I need shocks & part numbers
MY 2001 clk430 cabriolet seems to have a rolling action when on an undulating surface. I've looking at Bilstein shocks; but, the part numbers from various suppliers are confusing. For example, what's do these part numbers mean: w0133-1608569 vs f4-be3-2598-ho these are supposedly the same; although, there is a significant difference in price. Also, would you recommend SPORT OR HEAVY DUTY SHOCKS?
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99CLK320,
how many miles on your car? have you lowered it or do you plan on lowering? first recommendation would be to buy VIPclk320's front and rear strut bars. they add more torsional stability.
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If not lowered
you don't need sport shocks they have less travel meant for lowering springs.
Bilstein hd are fine for the extra weight of the cab 430 and are about 100 bucks at autohausaz.com free delivery and easy diy.
strut bars add torsional rigidity the Cab already has plenty of that and bars won't remove undulations
01 needs new shocks will make a world of difference and no holes and spacers to drill and fabricate
Bilstein hd are fine for the extra weight of the cab 430 and are about 100 bucks at autohausaz.com free delivery and easy diy.
strut bars add torsional rigidity the Cab already has plenty of that and bars won't remove undulations
01 needs new shocks will make a world of difference and no holes and spacers to drill and fabricate
Last edited by ohlord; Oct 25, 2010 at 01:09 AM.
