{"product_id":"bilstein-b4-oe-rear-shock-absorber-mercedes-benz-c-class-clk-2001-2009","title":"Bilstein B4 OE Rear Shock Absorber – Mercedes-Benz C-Class \u0026 CLK (2001–2009)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte\" style=\"max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 16px; padding: 22px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0b0b0b,#1f1f1f); color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .4px; color: #d4af37;\"\u003eOE Ride Quality • Rear Suspension Refresh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 900;\"\u003eBilstein B4 OE Replacement Rear Shock Absorber — Mercedes-Benz C-Class \u0026amp; CLK (2001–2009)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0; color: #d1d5db; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eFix bouncy ride, restore stability, and bring back factory comfort with Bilstein’s OE-spec B4 rear dampers — direct-fit for many W203 C-Class and W209 CLK models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TRUST STRIP --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 220px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✅ OE-Spec Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b7280;\"\u003eRestores factory handling \u0026amp; comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 220px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Monotube Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b7280;\"\u003eConsistent damping \u0026amp; control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 220px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Direct Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b7280;\"\u003eInstalls in the OEM location\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px; margin-top: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eIf your Mercedes feels \u003cstrong\u003ebouncy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eloose\u003c\/strong\u003e, or unstable over bumps, worn rear shocks are usually the culprit. The \u003cstrong\u003eBilstein B4\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to meet or exceed original equipment standards, making it the ideal choice for owners who want to \u003cstrong\u003erestore factory ride quality\u003c\/strong\u003e without going to a stiff sport damper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\"\u003ePerfect for daily-driven cars, long highway trips, and refreshed suspension builds — especially when paired with fresh rear mounts and proper alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SYMPTOMS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;\"\u003eSigns Your Rear Shocks Are Worn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear end feels bouncy or “floating” after bumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced stability during braking or lane changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking\/squeaking noises from the rear over rough roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluid leaking from the shock body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear or poor ride comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURES \/ SPECS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #f1f1f1; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b7280;\"\u003e36mm Monotube\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #f1f1f1; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b7280;\"\u003eEye 10.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #f1f1f1; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b7280;\"\u003eStem\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #f1f1f1; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ Boot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b7280;\"\u003eBlack paint • Boot included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #6b7280;\"\u003eNote: This listing is for a \u003cstrong\u003erear shock\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many vehicles require two (left \u0026amp; right). Verify quantity needed before checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FITMENT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;\"\u003eFitment (Rear)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: auto; border: 1px solid #f1f1f1; border-radius: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #111; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMercedes-Benz C230\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2002–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMercedes-Benz C240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMercedes-Benz C280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2006–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMercedes-Benz C320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2001–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMercedes-Benz C350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2006–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz C55 AMG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2005–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMercedes-Benz CLK320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2003–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMercedes-Benz CLK350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2006–2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMercedes-Benz CLK500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2003–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMercedes-Benz CLK550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2007–2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #6b7280;\"\u003eFitment can vary by trim\/suspension option. If you’re unsure, send us your \u003cstrong\u003eVIN\u003c\/strong\u003e and we’ll confirm compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSTALL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear position (left\/right depending on quantity purchased)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for factory rear shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended: inspect\/replace mounts and hardware if worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlignment recommended after suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 16px; border-radius: 16px; padding: 18px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; background: #f9fafb;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help confirming fitment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6b7280;\"\u003eMessage us your VIN + model\/year.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-part\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #111; color: #fff; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 900;\"\u003e 📩 Fitment Help \/ Request Support \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: #6b7280; text-align: center;\"\u003eBrand: \u003cstrong\u003eBilstein\u003c\/strong\u003e • Series: \u003cstrong\u003eB4 OE Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e • Position: \u003cstrong\u003eRear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BenzUnited Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46539982995631,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/8718\/9935\/files\/24-114714_1.webp?v=1770186461","url":"https:\/\/benzunitedparts.com\/products\/bilstein-b4-oe-rear-shock-absorber-mercedes-benz-c-class-clk-2001-2009","provider":"BenzUnited Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}