How do you tell when the shocks on a 202 are going bad. I know some cars they get really stiff and others get bouncy, which one is it for 202's? What is the usual mileage you replace them at?
it's not really a specific to 202 kind of question, but
when it gets bouncy (i.e. oscillates) then the shock is worn
when it gets rock hard, the shock is blown (usually accompanied by that particular corner becoming super slammed indo style)
Either situation means it's time for new shocks. Also, as speedybenz has recommended, every 60K miles is a good interval.
If you can thread the needle... and if your drive can lead to Pole Position today, history may hold a place for you tomorrow.
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OEM 202 shocks are Billstein shocks...those don't wear out...
greetingz,
1993 C250D with 600+k kilometer AND cause of 2 confiscated driving licenses * DIESELpower pur sang
www.MBenz.NL
Steve,
Is this the same case for the 210? My dad's car has about 240Km on the clock and has been on the original shocks since the begining. Would the ride quality not change significantly if replaced them with the exact same parts? If not, I might as well get a set of HDs then.
If you can thread the needle... and if your drive can lead to Pole Position today, history may hold a place for you tomorrow.
search. think. do. post.
Either situation means it's time for new shocks. Also, as speedybenz has recommended, every 60K miles is a good interval. [/QUOTE] dang, my geo has 158K, and im still riding on stock shocks...
Elvir
Baaa
well i have about 118k on my 95 c280 and my shocks seem ok.... my friends 85 318i bmw went to 220k before the stock shocks collapsed.... my 95 318is has m-technic suspension so you feel everything! this is a case where you don't fix something that isn't broken....
95 M3 (US)
87 190E 2.6
95 318is (EURO)
My 190D had run 600k kilometer on the original shocks and my C250D had about 325k kilometer (I think) before I swapped them for Koni adjusteable shocks...the Konis are already under the car for 225k kilometer (excpet for the right rear which has been replaced twice due to oil leaking - something you hardly ever get to see with OEM Billsteins).
The 60k miles shock replacement advise is a tale made up by those who manufacture shocks...
greetingz,
1993 C250D with 600+k kilometer AND cause of 2 confiscated driving licenses * DIESELpower pur sang
www.MBenz.NL
Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate it. I don't think mine are shot yet, but at least now I know kinda what to expect.
Good info! It appears my shocks are blown as damn, they are stiff.
How much miles you got Kam.?
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