[W126 Coupe] shock absorbers

[Jonathan]

Depends, if you like the stock ride the the Bilstein Comforts are the 
way to go.  If you are looking for a little firmer compression and 
quicker rebound damping then Heavy Duty Bilsteins are the way to go IMHO.

Jonathan


KBF wrote:

>

> Thanks Jonathan I will leave the rear intact.  what shock absorbers do 

> you think are the best for the front.

>

>  

>

> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 

> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Jonathan

> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 10, 2007 2:00 PM

> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] shock absorbers

>

>  

>

> Kelly,

>

> I would leave your SLS intact unless it has failed catastrophically 

> and you don't have the funds to repair it correctly.

>

> Jonathan

>

>

> KBF wrote:

>

> Hi Mark and everyone

>

> I think it has self leveling suspension and has not been changed (can 

> you change it and is that a good thing to do?).  What do I use it for 

> its my every day car but I only drive Maybe 150 miles a week.

>

> Thanks

>

>  Kelly

>

> 1988 560sec

>

> Hot Florida

>

>  

>

> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 

> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com> 

> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *mark

> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 10, 2007 5:23 AM

> *To:* mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> *Subject:* [W126 Coupe] shock absorbers

>

>  

>

> HI KBF,

>

> I have not got the rear suspension as yet but the guys here on this 

> list will be able to give you many alternatives!

>

> Let us know what you use the car for, if it has self levelling 

> suspension or has it been changed.

>

> *Bilstien link:*

> http://www.bilstein.com/mistore/productdisplayf.php?sku=108754&hdwt=31101&loc=101&dealer=&company_id=100484 

> <http://www.bilstein.com/mistore/productdisplayf.php?sku=108754&hdwt=31101&loc=101&dealer=&company_id=100484>*SAP 

> Part #: *F4-B46-0511-H0

>

> 1989 560 SEC:

> *Setting:* Heavy Duty (HD)

> *Position:* Rear

> *List Price: *$ 122.00

>

> *Part #: *F4-B46-0511-H0

> *SAP Part #: *F4-B46-0511-H0

> *Setting:* Heavy Duty (HD)

> *Position:* Rear

>

> Mark Addison

>

> Downunder

>

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Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the world.
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1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs
1989 560 SEC AMG (N.A. Conversion 250/297)
1987 560 SEC 
1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG
1985 300 CD (for sale)
1980 280 SE Euro
1986 560 SEC (parts)

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