This Bilstein Heavy Duty shock fits the following W203 Chassis: C32 C230 C240 C320 C55 AMG From May 2000 To 2006 Model Year

For the performance minded driver, Bilstein shocks deliver absolute mastery of the road surface. Bilsteins instantaneously self-adjust to changing road surface. Performance does not incline from age, use or heat - requiring no compensating manual adjustments. While everyone else makes a Mcpherson strut or cartridge, they mount the narrow piston rod at the top where it must absorb the twin forces of the compression and rebound as well as the stress of tremendous side loads from cornering.

Bilstein places the piston rod inside the strut tube, where it is completely protected from side load stress and contamination by road matter. the thicker, stouter steel body of the shock dissipates side loads much more effectively. Bilsteins also operate at much cooler temperatures with their ultra-efficient monotube design, which allows a more rapid heat dissipation.