Greetings,

I can't take my 1999 ml430 ride anymore. It's suspension is way too rough. I thought I will accustom to it but it's not happening.

As per Wolfgang's page, I lowered the front end loosening torsion bars and now about to replace shocks. He said that there are updated shocks with different valving that soften the ride somewhat.

Did any ml430 owner here replaced his shocks with updated shocks? Also, did anyone used Monroes reflex shocks on the front? I heard that Bilstein HDs are very rough.


I love Germain-made drivetrain in my ml430 a lot. But I hate everything else in the truck. It is assembled just like my 1993 Pontiac Transport. I ordered Dynomat to insulate the whole truck as it's way too noisy to be called "luxury" truck. Next, I will fight numerous rattles coming from every panel. Softening the ride will certainly help with rattles.

Please post your experience after you replace shocks.

Thanks for your input.

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