Robert,

Given that you want to minimize wallow (which is EXACTLY why I changed the struts/shocks on my 300D), go with HDs up front. Maybe once the front matches the rear, the rear won't seem so harsh.

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Michael
2014 E63S Estate
2006 SLK55
1995 E500
1986 Porsche 944 turbo