I just ordered a set of replacement rear shocks for my 17' C300 coupe with AMG Sportline and glad I found your video to see this was indeed a DIY. The dealership wanted $1300+ to replace. I replaced rotors/pads last fall and saved a ton off a service center/dealership. Thanks for posting and I'll look for your future videos
I am so glad you found this video helpful and appreciate the feedback. Mechanically speaking, MB's are designed to be serviced easily. When it comes time for your next repair, which shouldn't come too frequently because these cars are pretty solid, a little research will probably have you ready once again. Thanks to your feedback, I will be sure to post as much Benz repair content as I can. Thank you, thank you, thank you
There is a cam-bolt on the inner end of the lower control arms in the rear, but before you go adjusting anything, make sure all of your bushings and ball joints are good. These cars don’t go out of alignment unless an adjustment point has come loose or if a bushing/joint or more than one have worn out or failed. This is all assuming the car hasn’t been wrecked or damaged in any other way. If you do find yourself needing to make adjustments to the rear, don’t forget to also correct the rear toe. I hope this helps.
The Bilsteins I installed are the same as what my car came with from the factory, just a superseded part number. So the ride is restored to what it was before the one shock went bad. The suspension geometry, shocks, struts, springs, tires, and wheels on this car having the sport package are the same as what the C63 came with, which is a firmer ride than the non-sport suspension setup. If you have a non-sport car and are curious about switching the shocks and springs over to the sport set-up, the ride is a little harsh if you have a bad back, but only the tiniest bit. In fact, it’s a three part procedure in tuning the ride you’d want; tire profile, springs, and shocks/struts. I hope this gave you the info you were looking for. Let me know if you need any clarification and thank you for your comment.
@@TCBGarage143 i looked up what i got on car now.. and i order the same one… ita bilstein for sport suspension part 2053202030 .. i have amg line sport suspension.. the front are also bilstein… the rears are fully broken no oil in it 😂😂 I will also replace front and rear disc ands pads with brembo ( the same part as one fited on car now).. thanks for videos for that
I don't remember the exact size for those. But if you plan on continuing to work on and upgrade your car, do yourself a favor and go to Harbor Freight and buy both a row of all of the Torx sockets as well as the inverted Torx sockets. They will not go unused. The whole car is held together with these. Just curious, from where did you order your Bilsteins?
I just ordered a set of replacement rear shocks for my 17' C300 coupe with AMG Sportline and glad I found your video to see this was indeed a DIY. The dealership wanted $1300+ to replace. I replaced rotors/pads last fall and saved a ton off a service center/dealership. Thanks for posting and I'll look for your future videos
I am so glad you found this video helpful and appreciate the feedback. Mechanically speaking, MB's are designed to be serviced easily. When it comes time for your next repair, which shouldn't come too frequently because these cars are pretty solid, a little research will probably have you ready once again. Thanks to your feedback, I will be sure to post as much Benz repair content as I can.
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Great job!!!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Thanks dude from the Netherlands👍🏼
excellent video mate with the details that a diyer needs.
when is your front shockers and front top mounts video coming out its been a longg time ! 😃
Front strut video is coming very soon.
Hey do you have any video doing the front struts ? ❤
Not yet, but when it needs them I’ll make that happen.
I recently installed new front struts on this car and the video will be out soon. Thank you for your comment.
Great video thanks!
If anyone is interested:
Fcp euro rear shocks (oe) $820 for the kit.
Front shocks (oe) rock auto for $500
Great video.
Do you know how to adjust camber on the rear my right side is a bit off to the left side
There is a cam-bolt on the inner end of the lower control arms in the rear, but before you go adjusting anything, make sure all of your bushings and ball joints are good. These cars don’t go out of alignment unless an adjustment point has come loose or if a bushing/joint or more than one have worn out or failed. This is all assuming the car hasn’t been wrecked or damaged in any other way. If you do find yourself needing to make adjustments to the rear, don’t forget to also correct the rear toe. I hope this helps.
@@TCBGarage143 thanks but my left wheels is way less camber than the right side after installing lowering springs
That’s a good sign that something is wrong. Make sure the ride height is the same side to side and closely inspect the bushings and ball joints.
When you remove the screws from the shock absorbers, do the nuts stay in place?
I don’t follow you. Can you be more specific?
Is the ride harsher firmer ? or better in term of comfort...i dont know if i should get b4 dampmatic or sachs....
The Bilsteins I installed are the same as what my car came with from the factory, just a superseded part number. So the ride is restored to what it was before the one shock went bad. The suspension geometry, shocks, struts, springs, tires, and wheels on this car having the sport package are the same as what the C63 came with, which is a firmer ride than the non-sport suspension setup. If you have a non-sport car and are curious about switching the shocks and springs over to the sport set-up, the ride is a little harsh if you have a bad back, but only the tiniest bit. In fact, it’s a three part procedure in tuning the ride you’d want; tire profile, springs, and shocks/struts. I hope this gave you the info you were looking for. Let me know if you need any clarification and thank you for your comment.
@@TCBGarage143 i looked up what i got on car now.. and i order the same one… ita bilstein for sport suspension part 2053202030 .. i have amg line sport suspension.. the front are also bilstein… the rears are fully broken no oil in it 😂😂
I will also replace front and rear disc ands pads with brembo ( the same part as one fited on car now).. thanks for videos for that
You’ll be happy with your choice.
@@TCBGarage143 last thing..
What size of torx are upper mount bolts ? The arm bolts are probably not torx right ? I hope not
I don't remember the exact size for those. But if you plan on continuing to work on and upgrade your car, do yourself a favor and go to Harbor Freight and buy both a row of all of the Torx sockets as well as the inverted Torx sockets. They will not go unused. The whole car is held together with these.
Just curious, from where did you order your Bilsteins?
nice video man, so i can change both shock absorbers in 1hour?
On a lift with all the right tools, yeah. At home in the driveway, probably not.
@@TCBGarage143 ok, thank u
Lifting car with a large block?
Yes
Those are Sachs.
Bilstein A 205 320 15 30
Sachs oem.
Bilstein A 205 320 15 30