Kyb Struts ----- Help
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"88 300CE- First Year Production
sorry to say this, but that is exactly the same question I'm asking. You should be fine with eibachs or H&R's for that reason because they aren't a dramatic drop such as vogtlands or what springs I've got. I've heard that both of those springs suited fine with Bilstein HD shocks with no problem, but me having nearly a 2" drop I need to know more about what I can work with, as sports aren't in my intentional budget.
P.S. Bilstein HD shocks are the same as stock height shocks
P.S. Bilstein HD shocks are the same as stock height shocks
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I'm not a mechanic, so all I can tell you is what I've heard... Forgive me if you already know what I'm about to tell you:
If you have shorter springs and you keep your stock shocks, it will force the shocks to shorten/compress as well. The higher constant level of compression or pressure wears the shocks out much much faster.
My advice is not what you're probably wanting to hear, but I would advise buying the shocks that will fit your suspension setup. So if your car is lowered, buy shorter shocks. Sure, the stock-length aftermarket shocks may be more durable than the stock versions, but they're still not designed for the shorter springs. The engineers designed shorter shocks for lowered suspensions because it's what is necessary.
If you never want to have to change your shocks again, get the bilstein sports. They are tried and true, and their quality is suitable for a Mercedes-Benz. Save up your money for a couple more months and do it right the first time!! Unfortunately the mantra "you get what you pay for" is most likely true in this situation...
If you have shorter springs and you keep your stock shocks, it will force the shocks to shorten/compress as well. The higher constant level of compression or pressure wears the shocks out much much faster.
My advice is not what you're probably wanting to hear, but I would advise buying the shocks that will fit your suspension setup. So if your car is lowered, buy shorter shocks. Sure, the stock-length aftermarket shocks may be more durable than the stock versions, but they're still not designed for the shorter springs. The engineers designed shorter shocks for lowered suspensions because it's what is necessary.
If you never want to have to change your shocks again, get the bilstein sports. They are tried and true, and their quality is suitable for a Mercedes-Benz. Save up your money for a couple more months and do it right the first time!! Unfortunately the mantra "you get what you pay for" is most likely true in this situation...
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lots of cars
depending on how log it is because if it's too low the shock is going to be too long and the suspension is going to rest on the shock mount and not have enough travel to go up and down...
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Originally Posted by Bigpete123
If you never want to have to change your shocks again, get the bilstein sports.
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$400 if you are very lucky! I'd say you're looking at $500 before shipping. And then you have to install them! Let me know what you find, man. Cuz I am looking for some bilstein sports also.