I changed mine out when i got my 300d with 237000. It drove ok but I really noticed the improvement. Now it drives nice and flat. You may want to consider the heavy duty shocks if you want it to be really firm but I would say that OEM bllstiens are fairly firm enough.

One word of caution. Those shocks have been on there for some time. Lube them up real good before taking them off (bolts)

You dont want to brake or strip one. It is too close to christmas to ruin a perfectly good mood.

I might change mine again after 125000 of use. For 250 bucks in parts you get alot of value in the ride quality department.


good luck

bob c