Dunno...but by "reputable", they are the shop used by three local independent Mercedes shops that I'm aware of, including the shop the wagon is at now. I didn't investigate any further than that, but I'll ask about the spreader bar.

Well...let's not go down that road.

The tires are Pirelli P6's, which I'm not crazy about. They wouldn't be my first choice, but they came with the car when I purchased it last year, and are almost new - I'd like to get some miles out of them. Still, without discounting the effect decent tires have on handling, I'm not convinced the amount of mush, wandering and body roll I'm feeling can be attributable to the tire selection.

does the shock need to be pulled to replace the shock mount on a 1995 E420? Being quoted $300.00 + for the job including parts.

On a 124 MB you must at least partially pull the shocks (the top of the shock) to replace the front top shock mounts. Were the shocks replaced before without replacing the shock mounts? Although one earlier post recommended against replacing parts that aren't worn out rubber parts like shock mounts should definitely be replaced when shocks are replaced to save redundant labor charges. Heck, the mounts cost what, $35-$45? Mark

My 18 year old did the front shock mounts on his car... we took the nuts off the top of the mounts... he pulled the shock down... i slid the new mount in.

15 minutes each side, after jacking up the car...and taking off the front wheel.

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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