Putting shocks on in the dark...

Two-chins

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Good evening/morning chaps and chappesses. Simple question from a simple man: where's the best outlet to get replacement (aftermarket) rear shocks for a CLK320 '98? Not many, if any, list direct replacements for it. Bilstein does show units for this, but who in the UK has?
A name keeps cropping up on this site: Olly. Who is he and where does he exist -- is there a web site for this famed gentleman?
Thank you.
 
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Ta v muchly

Thank you kindly for that. I'm looking at getting a pair of Monroe rear shocks, has anyone any views on this make?
 

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Why do you want to fit those,any reason
 

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Though I have never heard anything bad regarding Monroe, I personally go for a road going Bilstein shock as they were fitted from the factory, and should last another 10 years.
 
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Monroe shox

No other reason to go for Monroe than easier to get hold of around these here parts at a reasonable price -- quoted 49+vat for gas units, although these have apparently been superseded by another part number. The supplier will tell me tomorrow.
 

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