Will SLS shock absorbers from R129 500SL work on 500E?

[Swe500E]

Is it possible to use the sachs 102 520 rear sls shocks for R129 on my - 92 500E?
Sachs part number for 500e is 102503

I noticed yesterday that the previous owner had plugged the sls lines and replaced both sides sls dampers with regular aftermarket Monroe shock absorbers.

You will get 2 r129 shocks for the price of one 500e.

 

[Ivogeorge]

I decided to seal the SLS as well and install standard Bilstein shock absorbers. I bought the Bilsteins 24-015189, and the car sits too low now, some 2cm lower than it is suppose to be. On my previous 500E I also changed the rear suspension to standard shock absorbers and she was sitting normaly and drove much better than with original hydraulics. Now you know what NOT to buy I need to find ones at least 2cm longer than the ones I bought. Hope this helps! Please share the Monroe's part number just for info purposes.

 

[gsxr]

You need different springs if you remove SLS. The shocks won't affect ride height.

 

[gerryvz]

Removing or disabling the SLS from these cars can reduce their value to a potential buyer, if you ever sell the car....

 

[Ivogeorge]

Noted, thanks