W210, spring compressor needed?
 

2002 E320s4, 4Matic wagon: WIll I need a spring compressor to replace the front shocks? 135 k miles, and ride is somewhat hard.

Did all 4 shocks on my W210 a couple years ago (replaced with OEM Sachs), no spring compressor needed. They just simply unbolt.

gmercoleza, was yours a 4matic wagon?

The 4matic wagon has ride height, accumulators, all that stuff. Paul, I'd have the system checked out before I replaced the shocks. I think there is a fluid change interval for it as well and that may be an appropriate first step.

Good luck.

Thanks
 

Gentlemen,
Thanks.
I feelthe bumps more harshlyin the front/ The self-levelling rears are reasonably good.
I had alook past the front wheel,and was not sure about the spring placement.
GMERC, is your car a 4Matic?
-Paul T