C218 CLS63, 2011 - 2019

DIY KW Coil Overs?

Old Mar 2, 2019 | 10:53 AM
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DIY KW Coil Overs?

Anyone take this on them selves?
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Old Mar 15, 2019 | 05:53 PM
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I did this with the evoklass kit which is the same deal. Easy as pie. Did the front and rears in about 2 hours. Rears are obviously just lowering links on the w218 cars.
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Old Mar 18, 2019 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 12CLS63
I did this with the evoklass kit which is the same deal. Easy as pie. Did the front and rears in about 2 hours. Rears are obviously just lowering links on the w218 cars.
Did you need to bring them in to get the springs on or off?
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Old Mar 18, 2019 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mjohn50n
Did you need to bring them in to get the springs on or off?
The front shock assembly? No, but I have a coil spring compressor. You can rent one from AutoZone if you don't have one. Don't need one to put them together, but do to take apart the stockers.
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Old Mar 18, 2019 | 09:56 PM
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Perfect, thank you!
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Old Mar 18, 2019 | 11:46 PM
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No problem. If you decide you want to do it let me know and I can help you out with a video chat or something if you need it. I can tell you the springs and tools you'll need so you don't end up taking it apart and putting it back together 3 times before you actually get it all accomplished, lol.
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 02:05 AM
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbfanaticsfsft/?fref=nf

This FB group has a guy selling HR springs and rear links for an E63 that'll work with your car for $450 canadian. About $337 US. Not adjustable up front but should give you a 3/4" front drop if that's good enough.
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Originally Posted by 12CLS63
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbfanaticsfsft/?fref=nf

This FB group has a guy selling HR springs and rear links for an E63 that'll work with your car for $450 canadian. About $337 US. Not adjustable up front but should give you a 3/4" front drop if that's good enough.

I looked at those as my first option, but I really want the ability to adjust the height.
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This was literally one of the easiest mods Ive ever done.
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This was literally one of the easiest mods Ive ever done.
I think putting on stickers is slightly easier, but only slightly. Post some pics of the finished product.
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Just wrapped up installing this kit on my 14 CLS63 AMG-S. There was another member with a write-up on installing H&R Springs that I went by that was extremely helpful. Took about 3-4 hours per side because the KW Sleeve kit required taking the AMG strut apart and removing the factory spring perch. Hardest part is compressing the springs because that can be a little more on the dangerous side since it is practically a ticking timebomb due to the pressure. Anyone with basic tools and wrenching skills could do this no problem. Rear is sitting a little high in the pic due to angle of driveway, but like the overall look much better than the 4x4 look from factory.
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