Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550
Same parts as every 2008–2009 ML550, showing 2008. See the 2008–2009 page
Bilstein lists 13 parts for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550, across 5 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B6 Performance.
- Front, extended
- 750–771 mm29.5–30.4 in
- Front, collapsed
- 629–723 mm24.8–28.5 in
- Rear, extended
- 513–543 mm20.2–21.4 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 394–532 mm15.5–21.0 in
Narrow it to your ML550
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
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These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which ML550 you have.
Rear
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13 parts for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front
Good B1 OE Replacement
Good B3 OE Replacement springs
36-166640 B3 OE Replacement Coil Spring
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only
- Standard Suspension Only
36-200818 B3 OE Replacement Coil Spring
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only
- Heavy Duty Version for Standard Suspension Only
Good B4 OE Replacement
Good B4 OE Replacement (Air)
44-156251 B4 OE Replacement Air Air Suspension Strut
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Front: Air , Rear: Air only
Better B6 Performance
Rear
Good B3 OE Replacement springs
36-165599 B3 OE Replacement Coil Spring
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only
- Standard Suspension Only
36-201853 B3 OE Replacement Coil Spring
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only
- Heavy Duty Version for Standard Suspension Only
Good B4 OE Replacement
Good B4 OE Replacement (Air)
24-166980 B4 OE Replacement Air Air Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Front: Air , Rear: Air only
Better B6 Performance
Fits this vehicle
Good B1 OE Replacement
10-255612 B1 OE Replacement Air Air Suspension Compressor
Sold each
- Front: Air , Rear: Air only
- With or Without Electronic Suspension
Not sure which one is right?
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