I ordered some KYB front & rear shocks today and read through the maintenance manual. Looks straight forward and pretty easy swap compared to macpherson struts.

My question: is there a mount kit or some other parts to replace at the same time or does the new shocks come with necessary replacement hardware?

Anything else I might need to know before hand?

 

Anything that is not included can be salvaged from the existing (dust cover, washers etc.) If you are lowered the only extra step is to trim the bump stop, if you plan to lower later you could get it out of the way now to save time later.

 

It comes with everything (assuming your not lowered, don't know about that) and is easy. Compress the shock before installation and then let it slowly expand into the body panel. Make sure you get the set up right the first time. After it expands in place its hard to change. Washer, large rubber bushing, car body, smaller rubber bushing, washer, nut. Enjoy

 

Nope, not lowered.

Ever look at a job and say "it can't be this easy..." That's the only reason I asked. lol
Thanks for the feedback!

FWIW, I was going to order the set off Amazon for $204 w/ free ship, but the company wouldn't send to a military APO address. So I ordered from Rock Auto for around $240 shipped. Still cheap for 4 shocks...

 

The hard part is removing the carpet In the trunk, on the rear and then getting everything back in place,,,jim

 

Jim, that's a nice thing with the SLK. We have little access panels for the top of the rear shocks.

 

thats great, I make a access panel for mine and now it is a snap to get to the top. jim

 

I did the same thing for the konis. I used desk hole covers from the misc hardware section at lowes.

 

I Like it!