280TE self-leveling issues
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1986 280TE
280TE self-leveling issues
I have a 1986 280TE with the self-leveling rear suspension. The rear of the car is riding too low and the struts are thumbing and providing little support.
OEM replacements are $374 - APIECE!! Others are $290. I would like to convert to regular shocks. I read somewhere that Bilstein makes a shock that fits. Otherwise, how can I address this as least expensive as possible?
OEM replacements are $374 - APIECE!! Others are $290. I would like to convert to regular shocks. I read somewhere that Bilstein makes a shock that fits. Otherwise, how can I address this as least expensive as possible?
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97 S420
I would think twice about doing that, I am not familiar with your vehicle, but MB puts alot into their engineering and balancing. You will probably run into conversion issues and loss of performance. I would suck it up and fork out the extra $85.00 bucks a peice. You my have to put it off a week or two, but I think you will be happier in the long run.
