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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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Leaking $hock?

I noticed a rather significant amount of oil under the right rear of my 2006 ML500 (70,000 miles). I crawled under it and it looks like the oil is coming from the shock absorber. I do not have air-ride. I did some research trying to price the shock and I was "shocked" to see the the replacement is $200!!! I usually go to an Indy shop and plan to for this but does $200 just for the shock sound like a lot? The indy will probably get $100 or so for labor - so over $300 to replace ONE shock???!!!
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 08:35 AM
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To make matters worse, you really need to replace in pairs. Most important if there is more than 50K miles on it. Found this, its close to 200, but free shipping.

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(Read reviews) 06 2006 Mercedes ML500 Shock Absorber Rear Bilstein
Retail: $248.24
Your Price: $166.85
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Qty Available: 6

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Product SKU: W0133-1911187
Product Note: Not for Vehicles with Airmatic Dual Control/ Air Suspension Semi- Active (Code 489) and Adaptive Damping System (Code 214)
Position of Product: Rear
Inventory: In Stock
Condition: New

Made By: OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) - a replacement part made by the manufacturer of the original part.

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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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You would be more shocked if you had my Airmatic. Those are +$600 each.
Pay up for both, and call it a day.
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