What are the recommended shocks for the SRT-6? Are they easy to change for a 76 year old?

 

If you know how to change shocks they are fairly simple. Nothing complex about our setup. With that said, I still paid somebody to do mine as suspension stuff is the one thing I dont mess with. Im running Bilstein B8's on my car.

 

ZERACER
The attached link contains the various models that Bilstein offers for the 2004 MB SLK32, equal to the SRT6 model. Sachs is the brand name used on our SRT6's from the Karmann factory. The Bilstein's are a better shock. The install is easy on the front end, but the rear install is more complicated due to removal of trunk trim and pieces to access the upper fasteners. Use the search button and look for te threads for shock installations for the model Crossfire you have.
Good Luck....
Dennis
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2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG bilstein shocks in Car & Truck Parts | eBay

 

Thank you sir.

 

I am approaching my time to replace my shocks on all four corners. Id love to go cheap, but I am willing to save and spend a little more if it is worth it. Should I go for OE shocks, some performance shocks (sounds like the Bilstein ones are fit for that), or should I go all out for coilovers? I know Needswings has a few options (I would probably go for the $700 ones)

 

I would avoid the KYB ones made specifically for the Crossfire, they are taller in the back and the tire can rub against the car when going over speed bumps. They don't perform that well either. If I could do it all over again I would either go for the Monroe brand or the Sachs for the SLK320.

 

I second that, the longer KYB rear shock also makes it difficult to remove and install the wheel, as it is jammed up against the front fender well.
I use one of those blank wheel locator studs which gives some leverage to get the wheel on.

 

From 4/15/2020 - https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...endations.html


Original equipment was Bilstein, that said I upgraded to the B6's. Two individuals with Corvettes have done the same and we all are happy with the ride/results.

 

Original equipment was Stabilus not Bilstein.

 

I like my Koni sports -- you can adjust the rebound dampening and it makes things a lot more comfortable (and you can dial up the firmness when you want to push the car harder). The Koni install does take a little bit of extra work over some of the other as you need to take the bumpstops, dust cover, and other hardware from the old shocks, enlarge one of the holes on the removed hardware, and install them on the Koni shocks.

 

I used the adjustable Konis and use them on the softest settings,the rears are harder to adjust as the adjustment is hidden by the black trim panels.

 

I made a hole in the trim panels specifically to access the adjustment ***** for the rear.