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Old 11-21-2009, 05:54 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Bilstein shocks

Ebay sells the Heavy Duty Bilstein shocks but also the regular Bilstein Shocks.
What is better for my 1982 380SL?
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Old 11-21-2009, 07:09 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Ebay sells the Heavy Duty Bilstein shocks but also the regular Bilstein Shocks.
What is better for my 1982 380SL?
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Normally, traditionally, heavies in the front....comfort in the rear.
However, most have been happier with heavies all around. A little harder ride but a little better handling.
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Old 11-21-2009, 07:10 AM   #3 (permalink)
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You might get a better deal at AutoPartsWareHouse.com

I went with the HD's
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Heavies all around on mine. I'd check the prices at GermanStar.net and egermanparts.com.
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Old 11-21-2009, 03:50 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I went with HD all around on Samson. I may go with Comforts in the rear for Delilah.
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Old 11-22-2009, 12:09 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Old 11-22-2009, 04:10 AM   #7 (permalink)
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4 heavy duty shocks on my car, very pleased with the ride. Handling is improved also.
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Old 11-22-2009, 05:07 AM   #8 (permalink)
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4 heavy duty shocks on my car, very pleased with the ride. Handling is improved also.
Still running with the originals on mine with no issues. I may upgrade this winter...
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Old 11-22-2009, 06:47 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Great, thanks for the answers
I think I will try the HD shocks
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