ezzra Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Hi all, need to replace pair of shock Absorbers on my 2013 Mercedes Benz WB204 as they become noisy and rattily, not sure if they're back or front ones, my garage is asking for front pair 17,000 Baht and rear 12,000 Baht including labor, Any recommendation for better prices either in BKK or in Pattaya please?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 30 minutes ago, ezzra said: 17,000 Baht and rear 12,000 Baht 555 - are they made from unobtainium ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, seedy said: 555 - are they made from unobtainium ? I'm looking for advise, not abuse mate, and yes, that what my MB garage is charting and this is why I'm looking for advise from members... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 56 minutes ago, ezzra said: I'm looking for advise, not abuse mate, and yes, that what my MB garage is charting and this is why I'm looking for advise from members... I never abused you. I made a post re: the price. Chill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauptmannUK Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Our family business in the UK is a car sales and repair workshop. We specialise in BMW and MB and see a lot of these W204. First of all you need to accurately diagnose the problem. Worn shocks on these don't normally rattle. They leak and/or go soft. Check the front strut top mounts because these are prone to rapid wear and they do rattle and clunk over bumps. Similarly check the rear shock upper mounts for wear or loose fixings. Check also the ARB droplinks and tie rod inners (prone to premature wear). The OE fitment on these is Bilstein B4. There are about three different P/Ns on the front depending on the specific car VIN. UK retail ranges £100-160 each depending on P/N. (฿4000-6000 approx). Rears are around £70 each (c.฿3000). KYB are a good alternative fitment and I thiNk will be substantionally cheaper in TH than the OE Bilsteins. Rears are easy to change and the fronts quite a bit more involved. If your quoted prices are for MB parts from an MB dealer then they are actually quite reasonable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, ezzra said: I'm looking for advise, not abuse mate, and yes, that what my MB garage is charting and this is why I'm looking for advise from members... Just go to Bquik, cockpit, or some other similar outlet. Avoid the dealer at all costs. There are many reputable brands out there so I dont think you need genuine MB items. Edited December 29, 2022 by DavisH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Price Billstein B6 = 30,000 THB (install not included) for 4 shocks Price Sachs (German brand) = 19,000 THB (install not included) for 4 shocks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauptmannUK Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 8 hours ago, JoeW said: Price Billstein B6 = 30,000 THB (install not included) for 4 shocks Price Sachs (German brand) = 19,000 THB (install not included) for 4 shocks B6 is not a replacement for the OE shocks (B4). Fitting B6's will make the ride substantially firmer. Sachs are good shock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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