Kyb Struts ----- Help
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1993 300e 24valve
Kyb Struts ----- Help
I need to replase my worn out struts, so i went to local autostore and they have KYB gas shocks for $100 a piece in-stock. so I was wondering if i need to buy an adapter for them too? because theres some kind of adaptor/bracket thing also available for it, and it costs close to $40.
Please help.
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Please help.
Thanks.
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you can get bilsteins for less than $500.00 for all 4. I thinkt he bilsteins are around $130 for each front one and $100 for each back one.
Better off going with the bilstein, which are oem as far as I know and you have the ability to choose comfort, HD, or sport. Sport only if the car is lowered with sport springs.
Ashman
Better off going with the bilstein, which are oem as far as I know and you have the ability to choose comfort, HD, or sport. Sport only if the car is lowered with sport springs.
Ashman
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Fronts are a bit more than I thought, but. not much... rears are less than I thought...
Either way, you can't go wrong with the link I posted, or the one chappy posted.
REAR
Product Brand Availability Retail Our Price
L4000-56798 Shock Absorber Bilstein IN STOCK $119.00 $93.15
FRONT
PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1993 Mercedes Benz 300E 3.2
Part: Strut Assembly
Note: Front
Inapplicable to vehicles with Sport suspension.
Product Brand Availability Retail Our Price
L3000-35226 Strut Assembly Boge IN STOCK $230.00 $118.39
L3000-50132 Strut Assembly Sport Bilstein IN STOCK $230.00 $170.66
L3000-63262 Strut Assembly Comfort Bilstein IN STOCK $230.00 $155.77
L3000-26360 Strut Assembly Heavy Duty Bilstein IN STOCK $230.00 $165.95
Fronts are a bit more than I thought, but. not much... rears are less than I thought...
Either way, you can't go wrong with the link I posted, or the one chappy posted.
REAR
Product Brand Availability Retail Our Price
L4000-56798 Shock Absorber Bilstein IN STOCK $119.00 $93.15
FRONT
PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1993 Mercedes Benz 300E 3.2
Part: Strut Assembly
Note: Front
Inapplicable to vehicles with Sport suspension.
Product Brand Availability Retail Our Price
L3000-35226 Strut Assembly Boge IN STOCK $230.00 $118.39
L3000-50132 Strut Assembly Sport Bilstein IN STOCK $230.00 $170.66
L3000-63262 Strut Assembly Comfort Bilstein IN STOCK $230.00 $155.77
L3000-26360 Strut Assembly Heavy Duty Bilstein IN STOCK $230.00 $165.95
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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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MB struts cost
I just ordered two MB struts (124 320 76 30) from Rusty at MBParts for $179 each. These are for a Sportline model. I could have paid $108 for a generic brand from the local auto parts guy but feel the genuine Mercedes Benz parts will be the way to go. They will fit perfectly and for the difference I'd rather go OEM anyday. I'd also recomend a 4way alignment. My right front wheel was slightly toed in from a worn strut and will be perfect when all the work is complete. I figure I'm good for another 100,000 miles.
Mine is a 1993 300 CE Sportline.
Good luck!
Mine is a 1993 300 CE Sportline.
Good luck!
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I just took my "almost new" rear stck Bilsteins off to install the Brabus ones - they don't have more than 500 miles on them. I only have the rears, though if someone wants them for $100 + shipping....
I also have stock springs & swaybars
My car is a 1995 E320 coupe, though I believe there is a wide range of compatability.
Send a PM if interested.
I also have stock springs & swaybars
My car is a 1995 E320 coupe, though I believe there is a wide range of compatability.
Send a PM if interested.
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Originally Posted by YNVDIZW124
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...
www.adsitco.com has bilsteins at really low prices, i guess they are just regular ones. would i be able to use those with maybe H&R or eibach springs, or would i need to look for the 'sport' bilsteins?
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I've always found good prices at www.shox.com. It was awhile go, but I think I got my Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks there for my CLK.
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Originally Posted by Daez_Nutz
I've always found good prices at www.shox.com. It was awhile go, but I think I got my Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks there for my CLK.
can anyone confirm that these shocks would allow me to add eibach's or H&R's?
http://www.adsitco.com/category.asp?CID=1304
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Originally Posted by ZedStyle
can anyone confirm that these shocks would allow me to add eibach's or H&R's?
http://www.adsitco.com/category.asp?CID=1304
http://www.adsitco.com/category.asp?CID=1304
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you can go either way, eibachs are softer than stock while H&R's are firmer than stock. KYB's are also firmer than stock shocks, so the question you must ask yourself is: do you want Firmer+Firmer, Firmer+Softer-better compromise. Its up to you. Also different tire and rim sizes will effect the performance. Firm+Firm will give you more or a rigid race car ride feeling.
Last edited by Makahveli; Mar 23, 2006 at 12:25 AM.
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Originally Posted by Makahveli
you can go either way, eibachs are softer than stock while H&R's are firmer than stock. KYB's are also firmer than stock shocks, so the question you must ask yourself is: do you want Firmer+Firmer, Firmer+Softer-better compromise. Its up to you. Also different tire and rim sizes will effect the performance. Firm+Firm will give you more or a rigid race car ride feeling.
http://www.adsitco.com/category.asp?CID=1304
