Rob – the front springs should be a straight forward nut and bolt job.
A spring compressor works fine, and you can use a floor jack to release the
pressure. Once this is out, the rest of the parts – nuts and bolts.
Been a few years, I think Eibach has springs that are direct replacement,
and also for lowering.
WARREN G. ATWOOD
REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
Altra Industrial Motion
Contact:
510-541-7292
From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 8:51 AM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] How long do Bilstein HDs usually last
Yes, I need to check other front end parts too, though the Upper Arm
assemblies were changed in 2011.
I'm wondering if worn front springs could also be an issue, as the rear
spring were replaced in 2007, due to rear end sagging and bouncing.
Has anyone replaced their front springs, or had replaced so you wouldn't
be killed by the spring?
If so, what was the effect?
Thanks
Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
On 2/15/15 2:05 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 1a. Re: How long do Bilstein HDs usually last
> Posted by: "Atwood,Warren"Warren.Atwood@altramotion.com
> Date: Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:42 am ((PST))
>
> I have had KYB's on my 220D since 2001 – no issues. However I had Bilsteins
> on my BMW 2002 for 8 years while I owned it and no issues with them either.
>
> How are the a arm bushings on yours? That affects shock performance too.
>
> From:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com]
> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 8:41 PM
> To:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] How long do Bilstein HDs usually last
>
>
>
>
>
> I dunno Rob ;
>
> I think I have one set of fronts getting a bit soft after who knows how long it's been , I installed them when first I bought my '84 Diesel Sports Coupe .
>
> I have hammered the poor thing as hard & fast as it'll go over many , many twisty bad roads , I assume you bought the HD versions ? .
>
> -Nate
> Rob Asked wrote :
> How long do Bilstein HDs usually last?
>
> It looks like my Bilstien HD shocks I bought for my Mercedes 300D '85
> have given up the ghost.
> What is the deal with the Bilstien warranty?
>
> The front end is all soft and handles poorly now. Pressing on the hood,
> it seems like the shocks are toast. I installed them in Nov 2008.
>
> It's been a few years, yet I thought that they'd last longer.
>
> Thanks
>
> Rob
> '85 300D
> Garden Grove, CA
> =
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