The SLS system in my 300TD was needing way too much rehab, and I really had no interest in maintaining that messy and completed system going forward.
I bought springs from the SLS conversion guy...not super happy they are just cut springs, but hopefully they will work ok.
Question is: On my Euro 300TD the PO had removed the hydraulic shocks already, and replaced them with Bilstein B46-0511 (old part number, new part number is: 24-05111), which I looked up and are HD shocks for the W126.
As, you can see the studs on the top of the shock are a bit long for fitment into the 300TD, they poke the metal plate that covers them, and also covers the front section of the cargo area.
Stud poking up even with the nut removed.
Metal tray, showing signs of the shock stud bang it, and even splitting the metal.
The heavy duty shocks for the 300D which oddly, the Bilstein site also lists the 300TD as one of the cars under fitment of this shock.
Bilstein, Innovation and High Quality Since 1873 (you have to click on "view vehicle applications".
That "old" part number is B46-0714 (new part number is: 24-007146)
My question is would the shock intended for the W123 which shows the 300TD as a "fitment" model fit and not bang the metal cover?
I ask because the B46-0511's look to be very new, and seem to be perfectly functional.
Thanks...