The ride on my 1984 380sl is almost like there are no shocks at all on the car. When I checked to see what is on the car the shocks appear to be cheap pep boy's shocks. I would like to replace the shocks for a softer ride and would like and suggestions that would be a little less costly then bilsteins or is that the only way to go?

Some have had goodluck with Gabriels.

If you want it to ride like it's supposed to, get the Bilsteins. Lifetime guarantee too.

Len

If it's mine, only OEM Boge or Bilstein - no exceptions!

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'86 560SEL | Silver Ext. / Blue Int. | 201K miles (Apr. 05) | 204K miles (Feb. 06)

How long to you plan to keep the car?

Forever, I hope!

Well, I guess you answered your own question.

bilstein just do it!

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Grober
Last of the ol 124s"

Even a set of Bilsteins from the boneyard would likely be better than cheapy US style shocks.

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1990 300D 2.5 Turbo sedan 171K (Rudolf)
1985 300D Turbo TD Wagon 219K (Remuda)

"Time flies like and arrow, yet fruit flies like a banana"
---Marx (Groucho)

Just replaced my non-existent (like yours) shocks with Bilsteins. You won't be sorry.....

Jay Swann
'82 380 SHell

Like most things you get what you pay for......A $20 monroe isn't going to work as well or last as long as a $75 Bilstein. Its more up front but down the road a better investment.

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1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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