Enhance Ride Performance with 🚗 KYB 349226 Excel-G Gas Shock, Black Review

Fits well as it should. I had to use some parts from my old shock absorbers but these fit perfectly. I can't tell yet if the car is smoother or stiffer because I also have to change the rear end, which is confusing. My car is still awake

It's odd that the muffler itself says "Do not heat or drill" but the instructions supplied show exactly how to do it before getting rid of the old mufflers are often filled with gas. Overheating or drilling into a gas shock absorber is an incredibly unwise idea. Ask your scrap yard the best way to dispose of your old gas shock absorbers, but don't follow the pre-disposal instructions that come with them until KYB explains exactly what they mean.

Fits the front position of the 2002 Mercedes ML500. He is w163 of Benz owners who are 'in the know'. The fronts were original at 15 years and 125,000 miles. They were marked with KYB and a Mercedes part number, so they were original parts. I'd say that's pretty good durability for this heavy 4800# SUV. A few installation tips: Soak in the old top nuts/hammer threads with a PB blaster. etc., rust remover, one or two days before work. With the ML front frame on jack stands and the front wheels…