KYB KG4739 front shock absorber for the 1994-2000 Mercedes-Benz C280 and other vehicles damps suspension movement through a high-pressure monotube gas design. This KYB gas shock absorber is an OE monotube replacement with up to 25% more damping than original equipment shocks.
- KYB Gas-a-just line with a high-pressure monotube design that separates gas and oil for fade-free operation and instant response
- Two working chambers: an air-free hydraulic piston and valve area, and a high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston
- Ultra-smooth triple chrome plated piston rod to reduce seal wear
- Higher gas pressure for quick response and improved steering response
- Helps keep electronic safety systems performing as designed
Quick facts
- Part: KYB KG4739 shock absorber
- Fits: 1994-2000 Mercedes-Benz C280 and other vehicles
- Position: Front
- Condition: New
Oil leaking from the shock body, a bouncy ride or extra nose dive under braking can mean a shock is worn. These signs alone do not prove the shock is the problem, since worn tires can produce a similar feel, so find the cause before you replace it.
Fits
It fits the 1994-2000 Mercedes-Benz C280, the 1997-2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 and the 1994-1996 Mercedes-Benz C220, and its components and valving are designed specifically for these cars. Front shocks are normally replaced as a pair; this listing is one shock, and the 1994-2000 Mercedes-Benz C280 takes two.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
Build and materials
- Construction: high-pressure monotube gas shock
- Gas charge: nitrogen, with a floating piston
- Piston rod: triple chrome plated
- Condition: New
Interchange: 69877 · 39013
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the KYB shock absorber KG4739 the right one for a 1997-2000 Mercedes-Benz C230?
Yes. KYB KG4739 is a front shock absorber for the 1997-2000 Mercedes-Benz C230, and the 1994-1996 Mercedes-Benz C220 takes it too. Both cars take two.
How is the KYB Gas-a-just shock absorber built inside?
KYB KG4739 has two separate working chambers: an air-free hydraulic piston and valve area, and a high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston.
How does the piston rod on this KYB absorber handle seal wear?
The rod is an ultra-smooth, triple chrome plated piston rod designed to reduce seal wear. Fluid leaking is one cause of shock failure.
Does oil on the shock body or a bouncy ride mean my front shocks are worn?
Those can be signs of a worn shock, and a shop can test the shock to confirm it.
Is this front shock built for vehicles that tow or run heavier wheels?
Yes. The KYB KG4739 Gas-a-Just monotube includes additional damping over the OE design for vehicles that work, tow, and have larger, heavier tires and wheels.
