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Changing shocks...
Is there anything I need to know/buy other than the shocks themselves?
Am I just taking the old ones off and putting the new ones on?
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'92 300D 2.5 '99 E300TD |
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On My W123 on the Rear I had one of the Bolts that holds the Shock on break off.
I attempted to use an Easy Out type Tool on it but that did not work and I ended up drilling out the hole and tapping it for a larger diameter US thread size Bolt. I also had to enlarge the Hole in the Shock that the Bolt goes through. I assembled the Bolts with an Antisieze Compound so they woulr not rust again.
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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel |
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The fronts are actually struts so they are a bit different than the 123 cars.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC] ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
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For the fronts there are upper strut bushings, bump stops and dust covers that might need replacement.
Sixto MB-less |
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I snaped a Bolt of on the rear on a W123
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/353497-w123-sheared-off-lower-sock-bolt-head-drill-out.html Also I needed to remove both Seats to get at the top of the Rear Shock.
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I also broke one of the bolts, luckily there was enough bolt left to weld a nut to it
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1982 240D 4-speed 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport - 4.10 e-locker |
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I don't know about your car but some use the shock as a suspension droop limiter. ( front W202 C class 95 - 00 ) so the lower control arm needs supported to take the pressure off.
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If you are doing the fronts you will want to replace the bump stops and strut mounts. On both front and back you will need to support the control arms with a good jack. Failure to do so may jeopardize your life.
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http://superturbodiesel.com/images/sig.04.10.jpg 1995 E420 Schwarz 1995 E300 Weiss #1987 300D Sturmmachine #1991 300D Nearly Perfect #1994 E320 Cabriolet #1995 E320 Touring #1985 300D Sedan OBK #42 |
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