RecommendedB4 OE Replacement
24-005012
B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Heavy Duty Suspension
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
Same parts as every 1986–1989 420SEL, showing 1988. See the 1986–1989 page
Bilstein lists 6 parts for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, across 2 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B8 Performance Plus.
- Front, extended
- 438–466 mm17.2–18.3 in
- Front, collapsed
- 288–291 mm11.3–11.5 in
- Rear, extended
- 413–436 mm16.2–17.2 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 276–276 mm10.9–10.9 in
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
ShocksRear
ShocksRecommendedB4 OE Replacement
24-005111
B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Heavy Duty Suspension
6 parts for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-015356 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-015363 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Without Self-Leveling Suspension
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the 420SEL and we'll pick with you.
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