I put HD Bilsteins on my 90 300D (all four) and latest on my 85 300TD. In both cases, the ride and handling seemed tighter and more responsive and raised the car about 1.5 inches.

I like the HD's. They are great, and I suspect will wear longer. I doubt that the there will be any problems with the hydraulic lift apparatus in your TE's rear end. My 85 TD has the 85 version of this and as I say, rides great, not too hard or too soft and with observable higher ground clearance.

I know some will say that these cannot raise the height, but the fact is that mine did. My 90 used to scrape parking lot dividers with the spoiler to the degree that the foolish thing was cracked when I bought the car and had to replace it. With the HD's it clears the things by an inch or more.

They will cost you slightly more. ($20-30 per shock). Check the sponsor's site, Rusty or adsit.com, and take into consideration the total bill, including shipping. Some charge, others ship free if you buy over $100 or so.

Do a search on Bilstein HD and you will find tons of info.

Good luck!

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1990 300D 2.5 Turbo sedan 171K (Rudolf)
1985 300D Turbo TD Wagon 219K (Remuda)

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