Shock absorbers

roscoc180

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Hi all,

When driving down country roads feels like something is bouncing on the front very quickly and can feel it more when the roof is down. Can only think it's a front shock, having it put on the ramp monday so will hopefully be able to tell. I've done a bump test on it but feel ok. Cars done 111000. Can anyone tell me the best/cheapest place to buy the shocks please, tried europarts but out of stock.

Thanks all
Ross:cool:
 
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Hi
Thanks, just been on there website, can't find anything listed?
 

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Why not tyr a MB dealer you might find its not that expensive compaired.

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Hi all,

Just put the car on the ramp and all is tight apart from the steering damper is leaking oil so my mechanic says that is the problem. I have found 2 at europarts for £26.00 will these be ok?

Thanks
 

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Hi,
It has only 1 steering damper, I had a new damper for my C230K (same part as your SLK) from ECP and its been fitted on my car now for 4 years, 60,000 miles plus and is still perfect.
Very, very easy job to do 2 easily acessable bolts to undo and tighten, no more than 10 minutes tops.
 
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Thanks, were your syptoms the same as mine?

Ross
 

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Shock absorbers / Suspension

I have a 2002 CLK 430 with 65,000 miles. I have noticed when I hit a bump it seems like it hits really hard. The ride isn't as smooth anymore. Is it time for new shocks or ???? ::confused:
 


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