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Originally Posted by dorje
I’m wondering if this is a DIY project? Are there instruction videos available?
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Yes
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W211/24-SUSPEN-Front_Shock_Absorber_Replacement/24-SUSPEN-Front_Shock_Absorber_Replacement.htm
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Originally Posted by jay_bob
They are coil overs. You need the proper tools to compress the spring to replace the shocks.
You can remove the suspension parts from a 211 without having to compress the spring.
You do the spring compression on a bench with a special vice and spring compressor.
I bought the tools when I rebuilt my son’s front end on his 211. They cost around $700 from Baum Tools.
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Nonsense. Generic $35 spring compressor is perfect for this job.
https://imgur.com/a/fUGFQWP
Remember the Sachs coil overs are height adjustable which needs to be done before reassembing the coil over.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F352730237130
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Last edited by tjts1; 03-04-2020 at 11:44 AM.
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