The car ia 240D 77, the place Houston. Up until now I have used Bilstein shock absorbers, mine are getting a little soft, or shall I say can not take the Houston pavements anymore. Someone recommended the Japanese KYB Gas-A Just shock absobers, I am told that these are much stiffer than the Bilstein and are better suited for driving on Houston roads.
Any comments or experience on this brand of shock absorbers?

Thanks,
Vahe

I have heard that "KYB" means, "Keep Your Bilsteins" and I agree. I would splurge and get the Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks. They cost a bit more, but well worth it, IMHO.

i have KYB's on my 126. and yes they are much stiffer than stock

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1989 300TE 285K - traded in '12
1984 300SD 186K - Sold in 08
1978 300SD 330K - Died in 05

"I would splurge and get the Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks. They cost a bit more, but well worth it, IMHO."

Are you saying that Bilstein's are available in two grades, regular and also in heavy duty versions?

Vahe

Bilsteins are available in THREE versions: custom, HD and sport. The sport shocks require lowered sport springs.

HD Bilsteins are available for $75-$100 each: check around for the best prices. I think the HD's make the cap handle better.

I think I'd stick with the Bilsteins.

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Are most oem MB shocks the same or are they different for 123, 126 etc? Wondering about plundering the parts cars again.

I just installed Bilsteins from Performance Products, they told me first it where the "comforts" and later that it where the "sports", better shocks according to them.

Are they not the right ones for my 300CD, they seem to work fine even that I only notice a small difference with the ones I replaced?

They had the same length as the old ones, I'm confused!

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

Bilsteins Anything else is a waste of money if you plan on keeping the car. RT

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I had KYBs on the back of my car and replaced them with Bilstiens. I couldn't believe the difference.

Scott

btw, I used regular Bilstiens, not the heavy duty. I really don't know which one is better suited. I would get opinions from people who are familiar with both. I think the regular ones came stock on the car. That's why I chose them.

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1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
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