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gravy train 01-22-2009 11:20 AM

shocks or sturts
 
Looking for advice. Have a 1987 300d and need to replace the shocks. Would like to know if there is any preference as to what brand and or any particular one. Always appreciate any advice

lvbizbroker 01-22-2009 12:12 PM

Bilstein
 
I just changed my struts & shocks with Bilstein Heavy Duty. My car is a W124 '95 E300D. If I did it again I might go with the Comfort models. The HD's are a little stiff (but I run 40+ lbs. of air in my tires). I would advise changing the strut mounts also. Bilsteins are the only way to go. Don't use junk like Monroe or Gabriel. However, the HD's have excellent high-speed stability. 100mph is just cruising.

sixto 01-22-2009 01:35 PM

+1 for Bilstein comforts.

Sixto
87 300D

MBNRA 01-22-2009 01:48 PM

I'd go for Bilsteins myself, but what are sturts?

dannym 01-22-2009 01:55 PM

+2 for Bilstein comforts.

I think he means STRUTS which our cars don't have.

MBNRA 01-22-2009 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannym (Post 2086573)
+2 for Bilstein comforts.

I think he means STRUTS which our cars don't have.

I know! I was being a wiseacre. :rolleyes:;)

gravy train 01-22-2009 10:13 PM

where is the best place to obtain the bilstein shocks.

Flounder 01-22-2009 10:21 PM

You didn't ask what shocks not to get, but I'm going to tell you anyway. KYB. They're awful. As soon as the weather warms up I'm going to be changing to Bilsteins.

sixto 01-22-2009 10:29 PM

Best is relative but the FastLane link above will ensure you get what you need without hassles at a fair price.

Sixto
87 300D

gravy train 01-22-2009 10:30 PM

Thanks I will stay away from them

gravy train 01-22-2009 11:01 PM

Thanks for the advice. Always appreciated.


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