Eibach c32 front sway on c55?
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Eibach c32 front sway on c55?
So I seem to be having some problems mounting the c32 eibach bar on the front of my c55. Has anone done this or can provide some insight??? Thanks. Sean
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Thanks. I know they came with different mounting hardware but was unable to inspect either as it all went to the shop, and both of my shops told me it will not mount as such.
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mounting bracket under the car should be the same as the 32. suspension components other than tuning wasn't different from the 32. I used the bushing from Eibach and used the stock bracket. it may seem like it doesn't fit until you bolt on the screws.
lots of mechanic would tell you they don't fit simply because they're too lazy to even try.
lots of mechanic would tell you they don't fit simply because they're too lazy to even try.
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the bar plus the bushing will look much bigger compare to the old bar and bushing while the bracket remain the same size, but it will still mount on. I did my front and rear DIY with help of a friend.
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Are you sure this is the case, as it seems you have a c32 with a 203 front end whereas my c55 has a 209 front end and is different. Do you have personal knowledge that this is the case on a 209 front end? Thanks. Sean
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Ok. So I did the research and found out that the older w203's have the wider sway bracket whereas 05+ have the narrow. I've picked up a set of the wider ones and they slip on the bushing just fine. However, what is the relation to the notch on the bar and which way do the mounts face, e.g. which way faces out? Anyone have pics of them on the bar or the bushings used with them? Thanks I have yet to throw it on the lift, but want all the info now if I need to buy other bushings etc. Thanks. Sean
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2005 c55amg, 2000 clk430, 2002 clk55amg, 2008 clk63amg black series
need some info also...
H&R sells 2 types of sway bars for the c55, both bar diameters are 26 and adjustable, however one has 10mm end link holes while the other has 12mm end link holes. Which one should i buy?
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Ok. So we now have a conclusion. The c32 eibach bar will NOT fit on a c55 as both of my mechanics confirmed previously. Sure you can mount it up but it will have 1/2" slack on both ends causing the bar to move latterally and not work worth sh*t. I tried it with both sway mounts older pre05 and my stocks. BS. Bar is going and getting H&R. The front end of the c55 AS A 209 HAS DIFFERENT MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE SWAY.
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Ok. So we now have a conclusion. The c32 eibach bar will NOT fit on a c55 as both of my mechanics confirmed previously. Sure you can mount it up but it will have 1/2" slack on both ends causing the bar to move latterally and not work worth sh*t. I tried it with both sway mounts older pre05 and my stocks. BS. Bar is going and getting H&R. The front end of the c55 AS A 209 HAS DIFFERENT MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE SWAY.
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I did. The notch is in a different place on the bars - where the center of the bracket should be etc. I didn't take pics as I was over it. They simply don't work on a c55. Eibach confirmed. Going H&R front.