Any experience with Arnott's Airmatic replacement shocks?
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Any experience with Arnott's Airmatic replacement shocks?
Hey guys, I'm interested in getting an Arnott Industries Airmatic replacement shocks. Anyone has any experience with them?
Also, has anyone here with a 6 cyl car (like a S280, S320, S350, etc) had any experience using their replacement shocks? My biggest concern is that the shocks/springs combo are designed for 8 cyl cars and I will be using it on my 6 cyl S320.
Any experiences and inputs are much appreciated!
Also, has anyone here with a 6 cyl car (like a S280, S320, S350, etc) had any experience using their replacement shocks? My biggest concern is that the shocks/springs combo are designed for 8 cyl cars and I will be using it on my 6 cyl S320.
Any experiences and inputs are much appreciated!
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2003 S500 4Matic (SOLD) + 2004 S55 (SOLD) 2005 CLK 500 Cabriolet 2008 S 450
I've used them on my S 500 4 Matic. They operated fine. There is little or no difference between 6 cyl. or 8 cyl. struts. If you are really concerned you could remove your struts and send them to be rebuilt. In my opinion it would needless expense and trouble.
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Loads of positive feedback from Arnott users, I am one of them.
Arnott is also a customer-friendly company, it makes sense to contact them on the phone or in email and ask information directly from them.
Arnott is also a customer-friendly company, it makes sense to contact them on the phone or in email and ask information directly from them.
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Thanks for the feedback.
I've already contacted Arnott and they only said that the part would fit. They did not specifically answer my questions regarding the 6cyl vs 8cyl.
Might go ahead with the purchase. But if there are any other inputs I would appreciate it.
I've already contacted Arnott and they only said that the part would fit. They did not specifically answer my questions regarding the 6cyl vs 8cyl.
Might go ahead with the purchase. But if there are any other inputs I would appreciate it.
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Have you checked the part number in the MB EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog)? The only way to be absolutely sure is to compare part numbers Vin specific to your model and year per the EPC.
If you don't have access to the EPC, post your Vin here and someone can give you the exact part numbers.
My guess is that they are the same as the other models but shipping costs back and forth to OZ has to be expensive if not!
Good Luck,
Bob
If you don't have access to the EPC, post your Vin here and someone can give you the exact part numbers.
My guess is that they are the same as the other models but shipping costs back and forth to OZ has to be expensive if not!
Good Luck,
Bob
Last edited by mercy-me; Dec 4, 2015 at 08:53 AM.
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I don't have access to EPC. Can someone please assist me with matching my Airmatic part number to a S430 or S500 part number?
My VIN is WDB2201652A164389.
Cheers
My VIN is WDB2201652A164389.
Cheers
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