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Rear shock replace 124???
New here, I have a 1987 300 D and have never replaced the rear shocks. What is the best and least expensive replacements?
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i dont know
about the cheapest.
the best and only ones i will buy and use on my benzes are bilstein. i tried kyb and boge but both disappointed. in years past i did sears and gabriel too. tom w
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC] ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
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The best are Bilsteins. They are relatively expensive, but for the price differential they are worth it. Good ride, yet they provide excellent damping and very long life.
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It would help if you would list the mileage of the car. Next question is whether you or prior owner ever replaced the front struts. If yes, then what brand? You would want to match brands front to back.
Having said that, it is not necessary to replace struts/shocks out of hand. If you have no handling symptoms and no leaks, leave them alone. Finally cheapest often ends up resulting in dissatisfaction and more expense over the long haul. Go with Biltstein. Steve |
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Go with Bilstein. For one thing, if you put cheap ones on the back, you'll feel the difference in handleing-- safety factor here. They also last longer than cheap shocks, which saves in the long run.
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Current: 2014 VW Tiguan SEL 4Motion 43,000 miles. 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (wife's). Past: 2006 Jetta TDI 135,970 miles. Sold Nov. '13. 1995 E-320 Special Edition. 220,200 miles. Sold Sept. '07. 1987 190-E 16 valve. 153,000 miles. Sold Feb. '06. 1980 300-D 225,000 miles. Donated to the National Kidney Foundation. 1980 240-D manual, 297,500 miles. Totaled by inattentive driver. |
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