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05-01-2012, 09:13 PM
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92 400E Strut question
Does anyone know what the difference is between Sachs, Boge, and Sachs-Boge brands of strut assemblies? The prices are alot different, but I am concerned about the quality of an OE strut.
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05-01-2012, 09:37 PM
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What about going with the Bilstein HD's? They are cheaper and everybody uses them. You'll be very pleased.
Don't quote me, but I doubt there is any difference between them since I believe they are the same company.
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05-01-2012, 11:28 PM
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I don't seem to be able to find them for my car. I'm sure that I want the comfort touring struts. I like a smooth fast ride.
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1992 400E current 1988 300E sold 1973 280C totalled 1973 280SEL never got it running 1971 250C my first love but rusted out
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05-02-2012, 06:25 AM
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HD shocks are noticably stiffer.
Not everybody's cup of tea. Jim
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05-02-2012, 10:06 AM
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They don't make a Bilstein HD set for the V8 124s. Promise. You have to mix and match. The new owner of my 400E mixed and matched Sachs and B-HDs on the 400E, and it rides like a charm. Same with my 129Sl. Bilstein HDs in the back, Sachs up front. I know for a fact that's the factory-spec on the SLs of that era. Prob the same for the 124 V8s
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05-02-2012, 08:53 PM
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What about the Boge struts? Are they as good as the Sachs? They're about half the price. Then one parts site says they sell a strut assembly that is made by Sachs-Boge. I am confused. Any help is appreciated.
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05-06-2012, 11:13 PM
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I ordered the Boge. I'll let you know how they are. I wanted to order them from Fastlane, but they only had one left.
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05-09-2012, 09:45 PM
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Boge not available. I got the strut mounts though-Febi Bilstein with a sticker on it that says "MADE IN CHINA". So is there any alternative to the Sachs struts at 132 bucks each?
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05-09-2012, 10:53 PM
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Why would the shocks not work for a V8 W124? Everything should be the same as the inline 6's...
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05-09-2012, 11:14 PM
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The Boge struts for the 400E are out of stock everywhere on the net. They were advertised as around 69.95 each. I was wondering if there is a less expensive alternative to the Sachs strut at 132.00 each. I don't see anything in my price range except the Monroe OE struts. I don't know about those.
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1992 400E current 1988 300E sold 1973 280C totalled 1973 280SEL never got it running 1971 250C my first love but rusted out
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