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Old 07-22-2004, 06:21 PM
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560SL shocks

Ok, I'm looking for your opinions and experience. I think our '88 560SL needs new shocks, especially in the rear. Someone put Boge shocks on front a while before I bought it. Not sure what's on the rear. I'm planning on Bilsteins, but not sure if I want to go with comfort or sport settings. Currently running factory wheels and standard tires. Anybody been down this road?
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Old 07-22-2004, 06:36 PM
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I just replaced mine with the OEM Bilsteins, which I found are plenty stiff enough now that they are new. You might to look at your sub-frame mounts looked at as well.
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Old 07-22-2004, 08:59 PM
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The 560 came standard with the Bilsteins HD. The springs were changed from the 450 series as well. I would recommend that you stay with the standard setup.


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Old 07-23-2004, 10:55 AM
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