1992 Mercedes 300e

[mr_robs]

Looks good man! I'm waiting on my brackets from Jay via bagriders, went with SS5's as well. Just need to pick out my struts and slap it all in. What made you go with ranger struts in the rear over saab? Better valving?

[adjustedposture]

Looks good man! I'm waiting on my brackets from Jay via bagriders, went with SS5's as well. Just need to pick out my struts and slap it all in. What made you go with ranger struts in the rear over saab? Better valving?

They are actually smaller in size over the Saab struts. I would also imagine they are easier to source and cheaper, in the states at least.

[adjustedposture]

Carlssons 1/12 or 1/6. Always legend

Love Carlssons so much. I use to stare at that picture every day hoping mine would look close or be on that level one day. Even before I had my car and it's weird because it's the same color. Haha.

[loekaaz]

I share that same feeling. His Benz actually brought me to this forum

[Deutschland201]

Car looks great!

May I please ask the part number for your Ford Ranger Bilstein rear shocks? Thanks!

[adjustedposture]

Car looks great!

May I please ask the part number for your Ford Ranger Bilstein rear shocks? Thanks!

Bilstein 24-022361 Monotube Shock Absorber, Front, 46mm
Remember. You must use the front bilsteins in the rear of the Mercedes. So don't be worried that you are buying front shocks for the rear of your Benz.

[mr_robs]

They are actually smaller in size over the Saab struts. I would also imagine they are easier to source and cheaper, in the states at least.

Cheers for the part # man, I didnt realize this were a bit smaller than the Saab ones. Also im sure these probably support the weight of our massive fuel tanks, when full, a bit better than a Saab shock since these were designed for the front of a truck haha.

[Reubencanyon]

I luv mismatching parts from one car to another and it actually working

[adjustedposture]

Cheers for the part # man, I didnt realize this were a bit smaller than the Saab ones. Also im sure these probably support the weight of our massive fuel tanks, when full, a bit better than a Saab shock since these were designed for the front of a truck haha.

Haha it's actually for the 4cyl motor ranger so I would imagine its lighter compared to ours. But still in my opinion heavier duty than Saab shocks.

[Deutschland201]

Bilstein 24-022361 Monotube Shock Absorber, Front, 46mm
Remember. You must use the front bilsteins in the rear of the Mercedes. So don't be worried that you are buying front shocks for the rear of your Benz.

Many thanks for the information!

If I may ask another question - I see that the mounting holes on the bottom of the shocks have different inside diameters. From the picture, it appears that the Ford shock is much bigger than the Mercedes. When you mounted the Ford shocks on your car, what did you use to make up for the difference? Thanks again for your input!

[adjustedposture]

Many thanks for the information!

If I may ask another question - I see that the mounting holes on the bottom of the shocks have different inside diameters. From the picture, it appears that the Ford shock is much bigger than the Mercedes. When you mounted the Ford shocks on your car, what did you use to make up for the difference? Thanks again for your input!

Honestly I just put them right in. You can probably take the innards out of the stock Mercedes ones and pop them in the bilsteins, but I'm not to sure.

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

Also im sure these probably support the weight of our massive fuel tanks, when full, a bit better than a Saab shock since these were designed for the front of a truck haha.

Weight is not the issue with shocks, spring rate is. The shocks and struts do not do any supporting of the vehicle, they merely damp the oscillations of the springs.

Seems like you could figure out the front spring rate for the appropriate Ranger and do a little math comparing the motion ratios of the suspension system to the W124 and have a good image whether these have enough damping. But then again, lots of people run them and don't report a bouncy ride, so they seem adequate.




Oh, and Carlsson 1/6s, I agree. I was an inch away from running a set Electricalbox was selling, but I got sniped 'cause I was overseas and had no internets. Beautiful wheels, and just perfect on the W124.

EDIT: It looks like the Ranger shock doesn't have a metal sleeve in the bottom bushing, is that correct? Often aftermarket shocks don't come with the metal sleeve, expecting you to put the one from your old shocks in, which is irritating and stupid, but there it is. If they've not a sleeve, you'll for sure want to transfer the W124 one over, or you'll be through those bushings in no time.

[cvhjhj]

Christmas Time. My girlfriend once again with a brand new Nardi Wheel.

[Chasen88]

Wow, very nice work.

[adjustedposture]

Wow, very nice work.

Thank you. I really appreciate that.