Whats the difference between S55 and S600 struts?
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Whats the difference between S55 and S600 struts?
Im having to replace my front 2 struts on my 2004 S55 as the rubbers on the strut tops have perished quite badly.
Now i know these are ABC struts which are specific to the AMG line up, both the W220 S-class and the W215 CL-class.
Over here in the UK its pretty much a dealer only part. Been chasing Arnott Europe up for the last 3 weeks and their main UK agents are next to useless.
But what is relatively easy to get a hold of here is the ABC struts from either an S500 or an S600.
My question is, will the front struts from a 2003-2005 S600 fit and work? Or whats the difference?
Iv been told by my Indy that the car "wont feel quite right" with non-AMG struts. Im not too sure what thats supposed to mean but i would have guessed an S600 has the same shape, weight and power so there cant be much, if any, difference in the struts?
Anybody have any experience?
My part numbers by the way are A2203201538 and A2203201638.
Thanks
Now i know these are ABC struts which are specific to the AMG line up, both the W220 S-class and the W215 CL-class.
Over here in the UK its pretty much a dealer only part. Been chasing Arnott Europe up for the last 3 weeks and their main UK agents are next to useless.
But what is relatively easy to get a hold of here is the ABC struts from either an S500 or an S600.
My question is, will the front struts from a 2003-2005 S600 fit and work? Or whats the difference?
Iv been told by my Indy that the car "wont feel quite right" with non-AMG struts. Im not too sure what thats supposed to mean but i would have guessed an S600 has the same shape, weight and power so there cant be much, if any, difference in the struts?
Anybody have any experience?
My part numbers by the way are A2203201538 and A2203201638.
Thanks
