Bilstein 22-003614 is a B4 OE Replacement front strut assembly built to restore factory ride quality and handling on the W124 chassis. The twintube damper runs fixed OE calibrated valving with no external adjustment, measures 18.37 in (466.5 mm) collapsed and 25.00 in (635.0 mm) extended, and locates on a special lower mount with a stem at the top. It is a bare damper, so no spring, boot or spring seat is included, and one part number covers either side of the axle. Bilstein sells this damper individually and the vehicle takes two.
Specifications
| Type | OE replacement strut assembly (Bilstein B4) |
| Position | Front; fits left or right |
| Damping Design | Twintube |
| Adjustable | No; fixed OE calibrated valving |
| Collapsed Length | 18.37 in (466.5 mm) |
| Extended Length | 25.00 in (635.0 mm) |
| Lower Mount | Special |
| Upper Mount | Stem |
| Finish | Black paint |
| Spring and Boot | Not included |
| Quantity | 1 (sold individually; 2 required per vehicle) |
| Part Number | 22-003614 |
| Warranty | Bilstein Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Documents: Installation Instructions (PDF) | Safety Data Sheet (PDF) | Safety Data Sheet 2 (PDF)
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-1989 | Mercedes-Benz | 260E | Base |
| 1988-1993 | Mercedes-Benz | 300CE | Base |
| 1987 | Mercedes-Benz | 300D | Base |
| 1986-1989 | Mercedes-Benz | 300E | Base |
| 1987 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TD | Base |
| 1988-1989 | Mercedes-Benz | 300TE | Base |
| 1994-1995 | Mercedes-Benz | E320 | Base |
Shipping
- Orders placed before 3 PM ET typically ship the same business day. Larger items ship within 1 to 3 business days.
- Standard, expedited, and overnight options at checkout.
- Oversized items ship by freight and take longer.
- Special order items follow a lead time we confirm with you individually before the order is committed.
- Backordered items ship as soon as stock lands. Lead times are manufacturer estimates and can change. Contact us for current ETAs.
- Need to cancel? Email us right away. Cancellations are not guaranteed once an order is in process. In-stock orders cancel free before they ship; a 6% fee applies only to confirmed backorders and special orders.
- International orders: prices do not include VAT, duties, or import fees. Your country charges these at import and they are the buyer’s responsibility.
Returns
- 30 days from delivery to request and ship back a return on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
- Standard returns: 8% restocking fee on the item price before tax and shipping. Shipping is not refunded in either direction. All waived if the item is defective or we made the error.
- Fitment guaranteed: select your vehicle above, or confirm fitment with us in writing before you order. If the part shows as a fit and it is wrong, the return is on us, even after installation. Otherwise, installed or used parts cannot be returned.
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