CL-Class (W215) 2000-2006: CL 500, CL 600

03 CL500 to 02 CL600 Are the shocks the same?

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Old Apr 4, 2019 | 09:51 AM
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03 CL500 to 02 CL600 Are the shocks the same?

I have an 03 Cl 500 and have the opportunity to buy an 02 CL 600 of course with ABC system bad, Im wondering if my current coilovers will go right on the 600?
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Usually the 500 has the Airmatic. 600 always had ABC. However if both have ABC the parts should be interchangeable. There is a couple people here who swapped ABC for coilovers. I will end up doing it if and when my ABC system goes on my 600.
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Usually the 500 has the Airmatic. 600 always had ABC. However if both have ABC the parts should be interchangeable. There is a couple people here who swapped ABC for coilovers. I will end up doing it if and when my ABC system goes on my 600.
I don't think the CL500 had Airmatic, but always ABC - The 220 Sedans had both..
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Originally Posted by calgary
I don't think the CL500 had Airmatic, but always ABC - The 220 Sedans had both..
You are correct. Yes
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Originally Posted by Nate Waterhouse
I have an 03 Cl 500 and have the opportunity to buy an 02 CL 600 of course with ABC system bad, Im wondering if my current coilovers will go right on the 600?
from what I understand, chassis and suspension are largely unchanged from 99-06
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