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05-10-2002, 09:46 PM
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Rear Shocks - no Front Shocks
Recently I replaced the rear shocks and springs on my 450SL. It was the typical BilStein HD replacement. They did not do the front and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with any ill-effects from NOT replaceing the fronts also. I have relatively low miles (113K)
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Mark Herzig 1995 E300D 153K 1985 300D 142K (sold) 1979 450SL 122 miles (sold) 1992 500E 127K (sold) 1987 300SDL 132K (sold) 1986 300E 161K (sold) 
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05-12-2002, 09:49 PM
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Sorry but no answer to your question.
You said that you changed the rear springs. What brand did you use and how much difference do they make?
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Happy Benzing Darryl, Hill 2005 SL55 AMG Kleemanized 1984 500 SEC 1967 W113 California Coupe [SIGPIC] https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos
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05-13-2002, 11:29 AM
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I used Bilstein HD's. Cosmetically, along with the springs, makes levels out the rear and looks very stately. Overall the ride seems rough but not sure what the relationship is to this maintenance item...
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Mark Herzig 1995 E300D 153K 1985 300D 142K (sold) 1979 450SL 122 miles (sold) 1992 500E 127K (sold) 1987 300SDL 132K (sold) 1986 300E 161K (sold)
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05-13-2002, 11:59 AM
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Hey Mark, is the stiffness objectionable? I ask because when I replaced the Bilsteins on my '79 450SL I did'nt know and wasn't told there were such things as HD. I went with the comfort on all fours. I prefer a stiffer ( sportier ) ride. How much were the new springs? Have you replaced your rear sub-frame bushings and differential mount?
sbr
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