CLK55/ML55 front sway bar swap

May 14, 2015 | 12:02 PM

jgro1976

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99 C43 AMG

CLK55/ML55 front sway bar swap

Just checking on this, I've seen a couple of threads that mention it's possible, but no one's actually made a post of a successful swap, parts needed, process, steps, etc.

Has anyone done this? Pics? Etc.?

Thanks!

May 15, 2015 | 04:06 AM

Pagz

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C43 w/clk55 Organs

Hello,

Not sure about ML55, but CLK55 has same sway bar as C43

May 15, 2015 | 10:12 AM

jgro1976

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99 C43 AMG

Does anyone know if it's just as simple as swapping bars and using the bushings for the thicker bar? Can you use the same end links, or do you need the 55 end links?

May 15, 2015 | 02:55 PM

Pagz

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C43 w/clk55 Organs

If you do not have C43 than yes only inners need to be changed, outer bush is same.

If you have a C43 the swaybar setup identical in every aspect to CLK55 so why change?

May 28, 2015 | 10:15 AM

benzslo

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C43 5.4, ML320CDI, Fords

ML55 is totally different, will not work. clk is the same. A sway bar is a tuning tool for handling characteristics, a thicker one in front will make the front want to push more. springs are a better way to control the roll if that's what you're attempting.

May 28, 2015 | 11:15 AM

PJmak

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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43

Friend had a ml sway bar on his w202.

It is possible but requieres modification.

Not sure how much of a difference it made. He ran 19s and was really low. He claimed it eliminated a lot of body roll....