Do KYB bump stops need to be shaved on the crossfire if I have eibiach springs pro-kit?

 

Those of you that put these KYB shocks on your car. [KG4731 & KG4732] Did you find that the ride is really bouncy? I feel like I am riding on the springs the entire time when I am driving.

I had a mechanic put these on for me, and I am about to go in to have someone else from his garage look at them to be sure they are installed correctly, but I can't imagine that there is much he could have messed up. Seems like a simple enough install.

Thanks,
XfireCrazy

 

The shocks may be different when you consider that KYB was testing them on the Crossfire. Why test on the Crossfire if they're identical to those used on the SLK320 and the suspensions are the same? Although the Crossfire is built on an SLK320 chassis, I've read that the SLK320 suspension was slightly modified for use on the Crossfire. A return warranty is a good idea if we by the SLK320-spec'd shocks.

 

Eibach (lowering springs) made it clear I would have to trim the OEM bump stops to 1/2 the original length.
If one ignored that, I think you would hit the stop quite often.

 

SOLVED: The mechanics had put the front shocks on the rear and the rears on the front. Got them swapped out and now the car is nice and stiff again.

Thanks for all the advice and support.

 

Shock absorbers KYB 553364 /REAR/ price in Czech Republic for both cca. 130,- dol.
They have greater rigidity than the Mercedes SLK 320- LARGER REAR WHEEL SIZE!!!

Replaced a month- working OK!!!