I've used Boge shocks and struts on my Volvo. They are very good quality. They are the OEM supplier for Volvo, and for some MB applications.

You may want to try this link as a parts source:

http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/quote.jsp?clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&cookieid=1LQ19OZGC1NO0ZSRBS&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&partner=mercedesshop&year=1983&product=L4000-35229&application=000227204

It's MercedesShop (aka the sponsor/owner of this excellent forum). How do their prices stack up to ********? What's this forum worth to you?

Support the folks who support your community.

Just my 2 cents -- arguably worth that.

Jeff Pierce

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Jeff Pierce

Current Vehicles:
'92 Mercedes 190E/2.3 (247K miles/my daily driver)
'93 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon (263K miles/a family truckster with spunk)
'99 Kawasaki Concours
Gravely 8120
Previous Vehicles:
'85 Jeep CJ-7 w/ Fisher plow (226K miles)'93 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon
'53 Willys-Overland Pickup
'85 Honda 750F Interceptor
'93 Nissan Quest
'89 Toyota Camry Wagon
'89 Dodge Raider
'81 Honda CB 750F Super Sport
'88 Toyota Celica
'95 Toyota Tacoma
'74 Honda CB 550F