E430 Shock Recommendation
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E430 Shock Recommendation
Sorting out my father-in-laws 2002 w/174k miles. Needs new shocks all around for sure. What are folks using for replacement fitments here? Sachs, OE quality Bilstein or something else?
I have not gotten underneath it and put a pry bar to flex other components. What else are common replacement items on the front suspension. TIA
I have not gotten underneath it and put a pry bar to flex other components. What else are common replacement items on the front suspension. TIA
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Sorting out my father-in-laws 2002 w/174k miles. Needs new shocks all around for sure. What are folks using for replacement fitments here? Sachs, OE quality Bilstein or something else?
I have not gotten underneath it and put a pry bar to flex other components. What else are common replacement items on the front suspension. TIA
I have not gotten underneath it and put a pry bar to flex other components. What else are common replacement items on the front suspension. TIA
Sachs I believe was OEM so you cannot go wrong with them.
I woul also recommend you look at the swaybar bushings and have them replaced either with oem or urethane (stiffer)
Check the rear swaybar bushings too.
Lower control arm bushings, Spring perches for any rust issues...
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