{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-2009-mercedes-benz-glk280-base-front-suspension-strut-assembly","title":"Bilstein B6 Front Strut for Mercedes-Benz GLK250 and GLK350","description":"\u003ch4\u003eFront Strut Control for Mercedes-Benz GLK250 \/ GLK350\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilstein 22-309716 is a B6 Performance front strut for upgrading damping while retaining compatible factory springs. Match the exact applications and suspension notes below before ordering this individual damper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwintube construction for upgrading damping while retaining compatible factory springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow-painted body with stem upper mount and bracket lower mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication-specific damping for the listed vehicle configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22-309716 is sold as one individual front strut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for use with the compatible factory spring. The verified US applications below do not include GLK280.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuspension \/ mounting notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013-2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGLK250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetec 4Matic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm factory suspension configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010-2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGLK350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4Matic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm factory suspension configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010-2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGLK350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirm factory suspension configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the verified application rows for 22-309716; a matching model name alone does not establish compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-309716\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB6 Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efront strut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwintube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540.5 mm \/ 21.28 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollapsed length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e382.0 mm \/ 15.04 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow Paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring seat included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - Fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSale quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne individual front strut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Bilstein 22-309716 front strut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed spring seat as part of the strut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA coil spring and complete assembled top-mount\/spring unit are not supplied. A qualified installer must inspect the original mounting and protective components and replace worn service parts as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Bilstein\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilstein develops dampers for specific vehicles and suspension configurations. The B6 Performance range focuses on upgrading damping while retaining compatible factory springs. This product carries the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty, subject to its terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/h-r-09-15-mercedes-benz-glk350-4matic-x204-sport-spring\"\u003eH\u0026amp;R sport springs for Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC\u003c\/a\u003e — A separate lowering-spring option for applicable GLK350 vehicles. This B6 strut is specified for factory springs; a combined installation has not been verified.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the 22-309716?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an individual Bilstein B6 Performance front strut for the exact vehicle and suspension applications listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a pair or a complete suspension kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The listing supplies one individual front strut; other suspension parts are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich suspension configuration does it require?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with the compatible factory spring. The verified US applications below do not include GLK280.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a new coil spring included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Select or retain the correct spring for the verified vehicle and damper application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a protective boot included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The manufacturer lists no included boot; the installer must inspect the applicable original protective components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the internal design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilstein specifies a twintube design with application-specific damping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit every trim of the vehicles in the title?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Match the exact year, model, submodel and suspension notes in the fitment table before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should install this part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA qualified suspension specialist with the appropriate lifting and service tools should perform installation. Spring transfer requires suitable spring-compression equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the exact application and suspension restrictions, then review the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bilstein.apacatalog.com\/Media\/E4-WM5-Y180A01.pdf\"\u003eofficial Bilstein installation instructions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a qualified suspension specialist support the vehicle and remove the original front strut using the vehicle service procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer only the correct serviceable spring and mounting components using suitable spring-compression equipment. Inspect mounts, bump stops and protective parts before assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten fasteners according to the vehicle and Bilstein service instructions, then check clearances, alignment where applicable and suspension operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67724353372239,"sku":"BIL22-309716","price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/bilstein-22-309716-view-0.webp?v=1792096722","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-2009-mercedes-benz-glk280-base-front-suspension-strut-assembly","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}