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Old 05-05-2009, 10:30 PM
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What shocks are you using with vogtlands?
What's your feelings/thoughts about shocks with the vogtland springs? I'm going to replace my Boge's.

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HD's. I have looked for other solutions. I think my next attempt might be sports from the W126.
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I am using my original boges with 300K on them. I really need to get some HDs
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HD's. I have looked for other solutions. I think my next attempt might be sports from the W126.
Aren't the sports even more heavy duty than the HD? I'm thinking HD- but I've always loved the "comfort" in my wagons. It's gotta happen soon I'm headed to NY shortly.
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Comfort = 1 valve
HD = 2 valve
Sports = 3 valve.

Also sports are designed for dropped cars. With HD I may be sitting at 90% of the first valve or past it. Who knows.
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I thought I measured the W126 shocks for you and found they were a few inches too long for the W123.
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I thought I measured the W126 shocks for you and found they were a few inches too long for the W123.
I think you are right.
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HD's installed and loving it

Not as harsh as I thought it might be.
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HD's installed and loving it

Not as harsh as I thought it might be.

what brand did you buy, I think I should do all four corners on mine
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what brand did you buy, I think I should do all four corners on mine
Bilstein Heavy Duty My BOge's are still good, but they have unknown miles on them and I wanted to eliminate all older parts in dialing in my car.
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Bilstein Heavy Duty My BOge's are still good, but they have unknown miles on them and I wanted to eliminate all older parts in dialing in my car.

are these the same part number for all four?

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