Arnott SK-2868 Shock Absorber - Rear

Rear Shock Absorber for Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Arnott SK-2868 is a brand new rear shock absorber for select 2007-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class X164 models with Airmatic and without Adaptive Damping System (ADS). It is gas filled and custom tuned to deliver an OE-like ride while replacing the worn factory shock without modification.

Key Features

• Brand new Arnott aftermarket suspension shock absorber
• Fits the rear left or right side on approved applications
• Gas-filled design tuned for OE-style ride quality
• Direct replacement for the original rear shock on Airmatic-equipped vehicles without ADS
• Assembled and packaged in the United States
• Standard grade type

Detailed Product Information

This Arnott shock absorber, part number SK-2868, is built for the rear suspension of the Mercedes-Benz GL350, GL450, GL500, GL550, and GL320 within the listed model years. It is also listed for 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML450 rear applications with air suspension and without Adaptive Suspension. Arnott positions this replacement as an OE-style solution for restoring controlled rear suspension response on the GL-Class X164 platform.

Arnott SK-2868 cross-references Mercedes-Benz OE part numbers 1643200631 and 1643201231 for the same application.

What This Shock Absorber Helps Address

• Rear suspension bounce or excessive movement
• Loss of damping control from a worn shock absorber
• Uneven ride quality at the rear of the vehicle
• Noisy or harsh rear suspension operation
• Factory shock replacement on Airmatic-equipped Mercedes-Benz GL-Class models without ADS

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2010-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350, rear; not compatible with vehicles equipped with Adaptive Suspension (ADS).
• Fits 2007-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL450, rear; not compatible with vehicles equipped with Adaptive Suspension (ADS).
• Fits 2008-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL500, rear; not compatible with vehicles equipped with Adaptive Suspension (ADS).
• Fits 2008-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550, rear; not compatible with vehicles equipped with Adaptive Suspension (ADS).
• Fits 2007-2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320, rear; not compatible with vehicles equipped with Adaptive Suspension (ADS).
• Fits 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML450, rear; fits vehicles with air suspension and without Adaptive Suspension.

Verify the vehicle’s suspension equipment before ordering, especially whether it uses Airmatic and whether ADS is present. Arnott recommends replacing shocks in pairs to maintain balanced rear suspension performance. SK-2868 installs as a direct replacement and does not require modifications on the listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Arnott manufactures this replacement shock absorber as a new aftermarket part and assembles and packages it in the United States. The gas-filled, OE-style tuning is intended to match the original ride characteristics of the supported Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and ML450 applications.