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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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DIY rear air struts?
Anybody change out your rear air struts/shocks?

Mine are sqeaking, so Im thinking of doing it myself . . .

Whats a good source for parts?

Thanks in advance.
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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no one makes after market rear bladders. have to buy them from MB
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Are you certain shock absorber(s) are not the problem if certain PM email address and I will forward instruction sheet for air springs - 03 e500. OEM rear left 2113200725, right 2113200825 (for comparison shopping, parts.com http://www.parts.com/oemCatalog/inde...D=2&makeid1=67 $545.10 each).
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I was thinking the shocks and springs were one integrated part - no?

They are squeeking . . .
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$900 to replace E320 Wagon rear shocks???
Wow! just received a quote for just over $900 to replace two rear shocks on my 04 E320 wagon! I take it a DIY on them would be too risky for a non-experienced user??
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Wow! just received a quote for just over $900 to replace two rear shocks on my 04 E320 wagon! I take it a DIY on them would be too risky for a non-experienced user??
Changing rear shocks is an easy DIY.
The following DIY is for a rear shock in the E500. The procedure should be the same for the E320.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-absorber.html
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Excellent!
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