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05-26-2006, 10:58 PM
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When Should Shock Absorbers Get Replaced?
My 1988 560SL has the original front shock absorbers. The car has 79500 miles and I plan to replace the front subframe bushings soon, and was wondering if it is also time to replace the shocks. I know the MB shocks are very good quality, and these still appear to be working. I would go with the Bilsteins. Thanks for any advice.
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05-26-2006, 11:28 PM
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Yep, they are tired.
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05-27-2006, 04:45 AM
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mOST SHOCKS NEED REPLACING EVERY 80 000 - 100 000 MILES
Sounds like it's time....you'll really notice the difference in handling and body roll
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05-27-2006, 06:22 AM
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i have replaced them at 80k and found them to be not in the least worn out. but it all depends on driving conditions they have been subjected to.
the first thing to go is ride quality. when the car starts feeling bouncy they are tired. this will happen before any leaking or unsafe handling becomes apparent. so how is your benz riding? if it feels like a benz should, probably they are not worn out yet. tom w
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05-27-2006, 03:40 PM
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Shock life can be pretty variable. I squeezed over 250k out of my original set. My parents have a '91 300E that went about 200k before it was time. If the car doesn't wallow at speed, then the shocks are probably still okay.
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05-27-2006, 03:45 PM
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I recently changed all four on the SD.............185K on the clock. The two rear shocks were definitely shot.......leaking oil.........and allowing the vehicle to hop all over the pavement.
The two front shocks looked perfectly fine. No oil leaks and the vehicle did not exhibit any pronounced hop on the front end. The new shocks on the front might perform slightly better than the originals.........but........I'll not swear to it...........it could certainly be the placebo effect. I gave the two front shocks to Hattie for possible use on the SD. I definitely believe that they are serviceable. Last edited by Brian Carlton; 05-27-2006 at 08:18 PM.
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