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oskar
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Lyons, CO
Vehicle(s): 1981 280GE, 2002 G500, 280SE 4.5, Audi A4 1.8T
Posts: 708
| 280GE shocks
a few yesars ago, when I was i Germany I thought I am smart and buy some shocks for my ol 460.
NOW - as I want to to put them in - it turns out they do not fit :-(
What kind of schocks are available here in the us for a '81 280GE - does not look like I could get Sachs ones
Thanks
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| RE: 280GE shocks
Bilstein or Koni. |
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WEBIII
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Oct 2010
Location: Inlet Beach, FL
Vehicle(s): 461.318, 463.241
Posts: 315
| Re: 280GE shocks
Koni endorsement here. I really liked them on my old 460 |
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Inkblotz
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Georgia
Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo
Posts: 3186
| Re: 280GE shocks
Bilstein here as they have a lifetime warranty and you can send them to Bilstein of Ca to be revalved for free to suit the way you drive. I had mine done for a stiffer ride. |
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AirheadNut
Member
Date registered: Nov 2016
Location: Montana
Vehicle(s): 1988 280GE SWB
Posts: 31
| RE: 280GE shocks
I recently put a new set of Bilstiens on mine. I found them at an online store for a very reasonable price. |
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oskar
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Lyons, CO
Vehicle(s): 1981 280GE, 2002 G500, 280SE 4.5, Audi A4 1.8T
Posts: 708
| RE: 280GE shocks
AirheadNut - 8/16/2017 6:40 AM
I recently put a new set of Bilstiens on mine. I found them at an online store for a very reasonable price.
how hard do they feel? The B6 Performance type (24-005043/24-005142) ?
I had Bilstein (stock) in my G500 and on our daily washboard it was just a rattle-ride.
Thanks
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Inkblotz
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Georgia
Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo
Posts: 3186
| Re: 280GE shocks
Mine make for a very comfortable ride.
You will need to call them for 280GE shocks. I had purchased my 83 300GD shocks from them as well.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/?utm_source=SW+Cust&utm_campaign=...
Edited by Inkblotz 8/16/2017 10:13 PM
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AirheadNut
Member
Date registered: Nov 2016
Location: Montana
Vehicle(s): 1988 280GE SWB
Posts: 31
| RE: 280GE shocks
oskar - 8/16/2017 10:23 AM AirheadNut - 8/16/2017 6:40 AM I recently put a new set of Bilstiens on mine. I found them at an online store for a very reasonable price. how hard do they feel? The B6 Performance type (24-005043/24-005142 ) ? I had Bilstein (stock ) in my G500 and on our daily washboard it was just a rattle-ride. Thanks Oskar I have been pretty pleased with my ride quality, although I am not sure how much that has to do with shock vs tire size/pressure. I run my 37's at 20-25psi on gravel and the ride is excellent. Unfortunately I don't really have anything to compare them with, because that is what my G had when I bought it, but I haven't been disappointed either. Here is the place I ordered mine: http://www.eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?Model_Index=18Q15&Manf=All&SubChar=Q It would appear that they are the B6 Performance type. |
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EuroTruck
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Oakwood, Georgia - USA
Vehicle(s): 2012 Audi A4 Avant S-Line, 2015 Ridley NOAH SL
Posts: 518
| RE: 280GE shocks
does not look like I could get Sachs ones Thanks Oskar Oscar, We carry the tried and true factory SACHS shocks . Best, Sean Philyaw
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hipine
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
| RE: 280GE shocks
Had Bilstein on the 280. Could never go back to that. Maybe ok on tarmac, but terrible on dirt and off-road. Way too stiff. Could not hold the road on bumpy or washboarded dirt track curves because wheels were off the ground half the time. It was not possible to drive slow enough to get them to hook up. I liked the Doetchtech shocks I got from Gelaendekraft many many years ago. They worked great as they were custom valved for the G's spring rates, and axle weights. I had them rebuilt a few times. Now I'm a Koni Heavy Track SPX man. Look up the 460 G part numbers on the Koni site and then order them from Summit Racing if you can't get them from our friendly neighborhood suppliers.
-Dave G.
Edited by hipine 8/22/2017 12:13 AM
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oskar
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Lyons, CO
Vehicle(s): 1981 280GE, 2002 G500, 280SE 4.5, Audi A4 1.8T
Posts: 708
| RE: 280GE shocks
hipine - 8/21/2017 9:12 PM
Had Bilstein on the 280. Could never go back to that. Maybe ok on tarmac, but terrible on dirt and off-road. Way too stiff. Could not hold the road on bumpy or washboarded dirt track curves because wheels were off the ground half the time. It was not possible to drive slow enough to get them to hook up. I liked the Doetchtech shocks I got from Gelaendekraft many many years ago. They worked great as they were custom valved for the G's spring rates, and axle weights. I had them rebuilt a few times. Now I'm a Koni Heavy Track SPX man. Look up the 460 G part numbers on the Koni site and then order them from Summit Racing if you can't get them from our friendly neighborhood suppliers.
-Dave G.
Hi Dave,
great to hear an opinion that matches my expericence.
I found a supplier in Germany for the original Sachs shocks - will take a few days shipping, but the way lower cost makes worth the while. Sometimes I have the feeling when a part ( not only Gwagen ) crosses the ocean it is automatically gold-plated ...
BTW, Jill and I talked about you when when were on our way to Casper for the eclipse .. a meet is overdue :-)
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thebigblue
Date registered: Jan 2012
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| Re: 280GE shocks
Just to chime in, I had a cracked front spring and went for a Sachs on eBay, quite happy with the ride, a fairly cheaper than via MB (I paid EUR 110 for a set):
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Fahrwerksfeder-SACHS-997-698-Federung-Dampfu...
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hipine
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
| RE: 280GE shocks
oskar - 8/22/2017 11:41 AM
...BTW, Jill and I talked about you when when were on our way to Casper for the eclipse .. a meet is overdue :-)
Oskar
Agreed! Oktoberfest party. Our place. 23 SEP 2017.
-Dave G. |
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oskar
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Lyons, CO
Vehicle(s): 1981 280GE, 2002 G500, 280SE 4.5, Audi A4 1.8T
Posts: 708
| RE: 280GE shocks
hipine - 8/29/2017 9:24 PM
oskar - 8/22/2017 11:41 AM
...BTW, Jill and I talked about you when when were on our way to Casper for the eclipse .. a meet is overdue :-)
Oskar
Agreed! Oktoberfest party. Our place. 23 SEP 2017.
-Dave G.
works. Check PM
Oskar
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oskar
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Lyons, CO
Vehicle(s): 1981 280GE, 2002 G500, 280SE 4.5, Audi A4 1.8T
Posts: 708
| RE: 280GE shocks
hipine - 8/29/2017 9:24 PM
oskar - 8/22/2017 11:41 AM
...BTW, Jill and I talked about you when when were on our way to Casper for the eclipse .. a meet is overdue :-)
Oskar
Agreed! Oktoberfest party. Our place. 23 SEP 2017.
-Dave G.
works. Check PM
Oskar
Hi Dave ... check PM please or call me
Thanks
Oskar
Edited by oskar 9/15/2017 12:15 PM
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bram_r
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2007
Location: the Netherlands
Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD
Posts: 1659
| RE: 280GE shocks
EuroTruck - 8/19/2017 4:09 AM
does not look like I could get Sachs ones Thanks Oskar Oscar, We carry the tried and true factory SACHS shocks . Best, Sean Philyaw
Noticed Eurotruck carries the HD Sachs shocks for 460 G.
Just to verify, do these have the following PN's?
- Front shock: Sachs PN. 141700123802 / MB PN. A0043237800 ?
- Rear shock: Sachs PN. 141700123932 or Sachs PN. 106 941 / MB PN. 0043260400 ?
Having a little troubling finding out which Sachs shocks should match different type of 460 type vehicles.
gr. Bram |
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