{"product_id":"bilstein-b8-1998-mercedes-benz-slk230-kompressor-rear-36mm-monotube-shock-absorber","title":"Bilstein B8 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor Rear 36mm Monotube Shock Absorber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e24-025263\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 651860639345\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilstein B8 1998-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK Rear 36mm Monotube Shock Absorber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilstein 24-025263 B8 Performance Plus shock absorber delivers a direct replacement for the rear suspension on 1998-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor, SLK320 and SLK32 AMG models. The monotube design pairs with lowering spring sets to maintain proper damping control and vehicle stability. Each unit is tested to meet or exceed original equipment standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonotube Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm piston provides consistent performance under varying loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Specific Valving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuned for vehicles equipped with lowering springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas Pressure Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces aeration and maintains damping force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matches original mounting points on listed Mercedes-Benz SLK models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOE Supplier Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced to the same standards as factory equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improves handling response when paired with aftermarket springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilstein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonotube Shock Absorber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor, 2001-2004 SLK320, 2002-2004 SLK32 AMG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiston Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited lifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhats Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne rear shock absorber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware as required for direct fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for use with lowering spring sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm fitment with vehicle before purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThis Part Fits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998-2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLK230 Kompressor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001-2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLK320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002-2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLK32 AMG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose Bilstein?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 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