CL55 Coilover Conversion
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2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG
CL55 Coilover Conversion
Hey Guys,
I'm interested in doing a coilover conversion on my '03 CL55 as I'm sure everyone in here knows the ABC system is a piece of sh*t...I was just reaching out in hopes that I might find someone else who has done this procedure and can provide any insight or tips on the process. Also, I've only been able to find a kit from Strutmasters. Is there a better one anybody may know of?
Thanks,
Nate
I'm interested in doing a coilover conversion on my '03 CL55 as I'm sure everyone in here knows the ABC system is a piece of sh*t...I was just reaching out in hopes that I might find someone else who has done this procedure and can provide any insight or tips on the process. Also, I've only been able to find a kit from Strutmasters. Is there a better one anybody may know of?
Thanks,
Nate
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2000 S430, 2000 S500 Both Brilliant Silver!
Geez the lack of guys that have heard of the solution here is discouraging.
Check it out:
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/589753-coilover-conversion-kit-s55.html
-A set of strutmasters struts and maybe the light fix module
-S500 front swaybar (need to drop the rear subframe to install rear swaybar)
-S500 power steering pump and reservoir
That's it.
Check it out:
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/589753-coilover-conversion-kit-s55.html
-A set of strutmasters struts and maybe the light fix module
-S500 front swaybar (need to drop the rear subframe to install rear swaybar)
-S500 power steering pump and reservoir
That's it.
Last edited by VMAX7; Jun 26, 2015 at 02:32 PM.
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04 CL55, 05 E500S4, 15 BMW i3 REx
Geez the lack of guys that have heard of the solution here is discouraging.
Check it out:
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...n-kit-s55.html
-A set of strutmasters struts and maybe the light fix module
-S500 front swaybar (need to drop the rear subframe to install rear swaybar)
-S500 power steering pump and reservoir
That's it.
Check it out:
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...n-kit-s55.html
-A set of strutmasters struts and maybe the light fix module
-S500 front swaybar (need to drop the rear subframe to install rear swaybar)
-S500 power steering pump and reservoir
That's it.
The front ABC lines need to be removed to gain access to mount the sway bar. There are also some ancillary lines needed for the power steering conversion.
As for the rear sway bar, you will need a W220 subframe, as the W215 subframes don't have the necessary mounts on them.
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From: North Texas
2005 CL55
You also need the S-Class lower control arms so you'll have a place to attach those sway bar end links.
And for my own curiosity can you just remove the lines that run under the engine and cap off where they attach to the other abc lines? Q
And for my own curiosity can you just remove the lines that run under the engine and cap off where they attach to the other abc lines? Q
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04 CL55, 05 E500S4, 15 BMW i3 REx
I believe the lines that run towards the rear of the car are in the way, but I don't remember 100%. The pulsation damper and pressure relief valve definitely are in the way of the sway bar.
