Bilstein B4 OE Replacement
SKU: BIL-24013161

Mercedes Shock Absorber - Bilstein 1293200031

300SL, 500SL, SL320, SL500



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Price each: $105.00
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Description

Details

SKU:
BIL-24013161
FCP Euro ID:
114245
GTIN / UPC:
00651860427492
Made in:
Germany
Quality:
OE

OE Numbers

1293200031, A1293200031, 1293260200, 1293260300, 1293260500, 1293200131

MFG Numbers

24013161

Product Information

Depending on driving conditions, by 50,000 miles your shock absorbers performance will begin to degrade. By 80,000 miles they normally require replacement in pairs. If you notice the following symptoms, shock absorber replacement should be considered:

  • Bouncy ride
  • Irregular tire wear
  • Poor steering response
  • Braking instability
  • Fluid leaking from the shock body

When the suspension system is working optimally, it will distribute force on the tires contact patches in a way that maximizes contact and performance. Worn shocks will increase dive and weight transfer and affect wheel alignment.

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Suspension Shock Absorber

If your suspension is feeling "bouncy" or "loose" it can likely be attributed to blown or worn shock absorbers. The purpose of shock absorbers is to dampen the recoil of the coil spring as your travel over dips and bumps in the road.

Suspension Shock Absorber Failure Symptoms
  • Noise over bumps
  • Squeaks
  • Leaks
  • Poor Handling
  • Harsh ride

About Bilstein B4 OE Replacement

Bilstein shocks and strut perform due to their larger piston area and quality manufacturing. Bilstein shocks eliminate dead spots, and deliver extremely responsive valving for superior performance and handling, including consistent, fade-free damping and shorter braking distance. Made only from the highest quality materials, Bilstein shocks reduced valve fatigue means they last much longer than standard stock replacement components. Bilstein Touring (B4): The Bilstein B4 Series provides the same OEM quality and ride stability for the aftermarket. Bilstein uses both monotube and twin-tube technology to give the best in OE replacement driving comfort at a great economical price. This class shock is considered by FCP to be a stock replacement or “one step up” from factory replacement shocks.

Features and Benefits

  • Constant damping characteristics under any load
  • Consistent performance and handling give the vehicle a new car feel every time
  • Proven BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
  • High OEM quality standards

Fits These Cars

Mercedes-Benz 300SL

  • 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 104.981 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Manual RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 104.981 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 104.981 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Manual RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 104.981 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 104.981 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Manual RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 104.981 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 104.981 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Manual RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 104.981 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System

Mercedes-Benz 500SL

  • 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 119.960 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 119.960 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 119.960 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 119.972 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System

Mercedes-Benz SL320

  • 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL320 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 3.2L L6 104.991 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 3.2L L6 104.991 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL320 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 3.2L L6 104.991 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 3.2L L6 104.991 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System

Mercedes-Benz SL500

  • 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 119.972 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 119.972 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 119.982 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 119.982 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 119.982 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 113.961 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 113.961 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 113.961 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System
  • 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Suspension Shock Absorber (Rear)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.0L V8 113.961 Gas
    Notes: w/o Self-Leveling System

Product Reviews

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Michael
on Fri, Jun 11 at 06:20PM
2001 SL500
Another preventative fix, I rear weren’t that bad but the fronts were shot. Overall changing both f & r improved the ride quality

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