suspension prices
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2003 E500 Sport
Too high
You can get Bilstein Sport Shocks (or HD) for no more than $130 each at autozone.com. You may be able to get them as low as $105 at shox.com. You should ask if that price includes new suspension pads, also.
Labor, including alignment, shouldn't be more than $300, so even with the pads, he's probably $100 over market rate. If you find the right shop, you should be able to get suspesion installed for $250, with alignment.
Labor, including alignment, shouldn't be more than $300, so even with the pads, he's probably $100 over market rate. If you find the right shop, you should be able to get suspesion installed for $250, with alignment.
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From: Malaysia
Mercedes W210 E280
What kind of heavy duty shocks are they? Do they include springs?
Well, I just changed mine to Bilstein Sports here in malaysia, and the cost of the shocks were only US631 for all four. Labour was maybe US50..springs were the avantgarde springs though
Well, I just changed mine to Bilstein Sports here in malaysia, and the cost of the shocks were only US631 for all four. Labour was maybe US50..springs were the avantgarde springs though
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From: California
1997 E420, 1983 300D
hmmm, well this doesn't include springs, i don't know about the pads. i guess i could go to any mechanic - benz or otherwise for this job, right? that opens the doors to some cheaper sources. where do the "sport" shocks fall in the bilstein line? my mechanic doesn't use the "comfort" because they are too cushy, his alternative is the heavy duty.
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From: Malaysia
Mercedes W210 E280
Well the Bilstein Sports adds to the comfort without taking away the firmness of a sports shock..hugs the roads really well, and yet comfortable to ride on the 18s...
I'm not too sure whether the sports are known as heavy duty, which i think they are...
any good merc mechanic outside of the stealership will be able to fix the shockers for you no problem...but make sure they pick the right shocks for your e-class, as the diff capacities ( E200, E280, E320, etc ) will have diff types of shocks due to the weight of the car
I'm not too sure whether the sports are known as heavy duty, which i think they are...
any good merc mechanic outside of the stealership will be able to fix the shockers for you no problem...but make sure they pick the right shocks for your e-class, as the diff capacities ( E200, E280, E320, etc ) will have diff types of shocks due to the weight of the car
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You can call Phil at FastLane (mercedesshop.com), I think he charge $380-400 for a set of Bilstein Heavy Duty, shipping included.
If you live in SoCal, I can direct you to my friend shop, he probably charge you around $100-150 for the job.
The Sport and the HD actually have the same stiffness rate. Just that the sport shock is a bit shorter. With HD, you can use the OEM spring, with sport, you will have to change the springs as well. (lower your car a bit, alignment kit is required...)
You'll probably save $500 at the end
Btw, w/ the way the W210 suspension is designed (independent, double control arm), unless you change the spring as well, you don't have to do alignment when you just change the shock (provided that you go w/ one that have same length as OEM one, and Bilstein HD quality).
If you live in SoCal, I can direct you to my friend shop, he probably charge you around $100-150 for the job.
The Sport and the HD actually have the same stiffness rate. Just that the sport shock is a bit shorter. With HD, you can use the OEM spring, with sport, you will have to change the springs as well. (lower your car a bit, alignment kit is required...)
You'll probably save $500 at the end
Btw, w/ the way the W210 suspension is designed (independent, double control arm), unless you change the spring as well, you don't have to do alignment when you just change the shock (provided that you go w/ one that have same length as OEM one, and Bilstein HD quality).
Originally Posted by galleryvw
i was quoted $1000 for bilstein heavy duty shocks all the way around - labor included. is that a fair price? i was expecting a lot less!
Last edited by zam2000; Feb 16, 2005 at 01:19 AM.
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Mercedes W210 E280
Originally Posted by zam2000
The Sport and the HD actually have the same stiffness rate. Just that the sport shock is a bit shorter. With HD, you can use the OEM spring, with sport, you will have to change the springs as well. (lower your car a bit, alignment kit is required...)
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From: San Diego
2001 E430
GalleryVW,
I think that your quote is a bit high. I have a 2001 E430. Last week I got a quote for $350 for the set of 4 Bilstein HD shocks, and $280 to install (spring pads included). I'm in San Diego, so if you are close, send me a PM and I'll put you in touch with the shop.
I think that your quote is a bit high. I have a 2001 E430. Last week I got a quote for $350 for the set of 4 Bilstein HD shocks, and $280 to install (spring pads included). I'm in San Diego, so if you are close, send me a PM and I'll put you in touch with the shop.
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13 Lunar Blue GL550, 06 Imola Red BMW X5 4.8is, 04 Gold Honda Ody
I paid the following for my suspension upgrade:
Bilstein Sports (Front and Rear): $340.
Eibach Springs *4: $240.00
MB #1 Spring Pads *4: 17
Installation: $250 excluding the alignment.
I think the Bilstein HD's were aroung $365.00 with free shipping from the following place:
http://eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?Model...&Manf=Bilstein
FYI. Here are the part numbers for Bilstein:
For 96 to 99 W210
Bilstein Sport (Lowered)
Front: B36-2156
Rear: B36-2157
Bilstein Heavy Duty (Stock)
Front: B36-2154
Rear: B36-2155
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For 2000 to 2002
Bilstein Sport
Front: BE3-A057-H0
Rear: BE3-A058-H0
Bilstein Heavy Duty
Front: B36-2156
Rear: BE3-A056-H0
Bilstein Sports (Front and Rear): $340.
Eibach Springs *4: $240.00
MB #1 Spring Pads *4: 17
Installation: $250 excluding the alignment.
I think the Bilstein HD's were aroung $365.00 with free shipping from the following place:
http://eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?Model...&Manf=Bilstein
FYI. Here are the part numbers for Bilstein:
For 96 to 99 W210
Bilstein Sport (Lowered)
Front: B36-2156
Rear: B36-2157
Bilstein Heavy Duty (Stock)
Front: B36-2154
Rear: B36-2155
__________________________________________________ __________
For 2000 to 2002
Bilstein Sport
Front: BE3-A057-H0
Rear: BE3-A058-H0
Bilstein Heavy Duty
Front: B36-2156
Rear: BE3-A056-H0
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From: California
1997 E420, 1983 300D
thanks sbarsap, how did you know ahead of time what pad # you wanted? (especially with a new set up of shocks and springs) i've read so many threads about how there are different stock heights, and people having to switch pads to get the right height... i worry about placing an order online and having a local place put it all on and find that i'm a monster truck or my engine dragging on the ground!
