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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Valvechatter on March 20, 2017, 13:28:13

Title: Replacing the front Bilstein shocks 1969 280SL - NEW QUESTION
Post by: Valvechatter on March 20, 2017, 13:28:13

My Bilstein front shock replacement kit included a rubber bush for each shock. When I took my old bilstein shocks out there was no rubber bush on the top of the rubber sleeve of the shock. Should this rubber busing be installed and does it go on top of the shock and below the body mounting point?
Thanks.
Lin
 

Title: Re: Replacing the front Bilstein shocks 1969 280SL - NEW QUESTION
Post by: Cees Klumper on March 20, 2017, 13:59:09

If you check the niemoller website there's an exploded view that does show that rubber being used. First (on top of the shock) it shows a smallish metal disc, then that rubber, then the wider, fdonut-shaped rubber and then the flat washer and nut. So it probably does go underneath the body metal.

Title: Re: Replacing the front Bilstein shocks 1969 280SL - NEW QUESTION
Post by: Valvechatter on March 21, 2017, 20:23:03

Thanks, Cees.
Lin