Suspension
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From: Melbourne, Florida, United States
2000 E320, 1997 E420
Suspension
Would the shocks from 2000 E55 AMG fit on a 1997 E420 Sport?
Also would cutting coil cause ride quality issues?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...n-bil-24062053
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-shock-absorber-front-e55-amg-e430-e320-bilstein-bil-24062046
When I put in the information for my car I got these.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...362156#fitment
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...0-e430-b362157
The website does not say they are cross comparable but they look similar. Would they fit?
Also would cutting coil cause ride quality issues?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...n-bil-24062053
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-shock-absorber-front-e55-amg-e430-e320-bilstein-bil-24062046
When I put in the information for my car I got these.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...362156#fitment
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...0-e430-b362157
The website does not say they are cross comparable but they look similar. Would they fit?
Last edited by Benzone; Jan 13, 2020 at 05:49 AM.
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From: Westcoast/Interior
02w163ML500 / 97w210E50AMG / 99w202C230k / 95w124500e-wip
Would the shocks from 2000 E55 AMG fit on a 1997 E420?
Also would cutting coil cause ride quality issues?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...n-bil-24062053
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...n-bil-24062046
Also would cutting coil cause ride quality issues?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...n-bil-24062053
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...n-bil-24062046
As for cutting springs, not a fan of cutting springs (some members may say THEY have had +ve results with cutting springs).
Final decision is up to you.
Do a search on the forum - you'll find plenty of mixed results.
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From: MD
w210 AMG or S213
The shocks should fit fine. The e55 has different springs so I cant speak to how it will ride.
I cut the coils on my old 4-matic because there was no other option for lowering. I only cut one coil off and it did not really affect the ride but from what I have heard the more you cut the worse it gets. You can get Vogtland lowering springs for around $200 on ebay.
I cut the coils on my old 4-matic because there was no other option for lowering. I only cut one coil off and it did not really affect the ride but from what I have heard the more you cut the worse it gets. You can get Vogtland lowering springs for around $200 on ebay.
