New shocks installed yesterday and what a difference on just the front!
I found a set of Gabriels for about $22 each after the rebate at Autozoo and even though I don't go there much because of all the chinese crap they sell, these were made in Mexico. Bigger pistons and valves and a metal upper tower shield and better gas charge pressure. I don't know how the new bilsteins are, but they weren't available around here without waiting for a week and I needed them now. Gabriel was my first choice for servicing fleet vehicles in Seattle and they held up well! Suprised they were on the shelf and in stock! Monroe makes a good shock as well for the W123.

Just curious what others have used and how you like them.