I say no. Depending on your mileage on the originals, the new ones will fell better regardless. I would say maybe a 10% increase in damping. The springs still have a lot to do with the overall ride, and the struts/shocks are for rebound. On my car it reduced some body-roll, and pitch and dive characteristics under braking and cornering. I replaced my originals with 140k, and they were toast. The HD's is the best upgraded maint. item I have done. Not "harsh" in the least. In fact i feel newer BMW's, Acura TL's, some Volvos ride harsher than nmy car.

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W124
Sportline Swaybars
Bilstein HD Struts
16" E420 wheels