Lowering the CLK
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Lowering the CLK
So I was pondering this....
Since my main concern about the drop is the front (which for some reason
the front of most cars sit higher than the back), what if I just swapped out
the front sping pads to some lower ones to get rid of some of the gap? I
really like the way the back sits as it is, and would like to leave it at that
height. IS this possible? In no way am I looking for the cheapest route to do
this drop, butif a change in the front spring pads would do the trick, why
not. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Since my main concern about the drop is the front (which for some reason
the front of most cars sit higher than the back), what if I just swapped out
the front sping pads to some lower ones to get rid of some of the gap? I
really like the way the back sits as it is, and would like to leave it at that
height. IS this possible? In no way am I looking for the cheapest route to do
this drop, butif a change in the front spring pads would do the trick, why
not. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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2002 CLK55
Yes this is possible. I believe that they make 5 different spring pads for the front with each one differentiated by a 4mm gap with 1 being the lowest and 5 the highest. I don't recall but i think they are about 10-12 dollars per pair at the dealer. Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the reply and confirmation 55Power. I was thinking that this was possible. I think this will allow me to keep the integrity of the stock equipment but change the stance to what I want. I didn't want to get into modding this car a whole hell of a lot since I just left the import world and things can become headaches more often than enjoyment.
And yes, Chappy, they are REAL Lorinser RS1s. Had to talk the guy I bought the car from into actually selling me the car. I looked at 14 of the CLKs before I found this one, and decided this was it. Take care, all.
And yes, Chappy, they are REAL Lorinser RS1s. Had to talk the guy I bought the car from into actually selling me the car. I looked at 14 of the CLKs before I found this one, and decided this was it. Take care, all.
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CLK 430 Coupe
do you know what the stock ones are? maybe a part number for these? and how easy are these things to install?
I would love to drop the front a little too but didn't realize the pads would be this inexpensive.
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2002 CLK55 AMG, 2005 C240 4maitc
if you wanna slam it on springs, Kleeman is the way to go. I went that route and have a nice low stance in the front with an amazing ride and considerable turning responce improvement. Oh yeah.... bigger wheels make a big diff too (obviously, lol)
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2002 CLK55
These are the part numbers guys. I ordered mine using these part numbers and they worked fine. These are made for 210 but are indentical to the ones for the 208. See below.
For W202 mid 96-99
Front(W210 part number) :
210 321 01 84 pad#1 5 mm
210 321 02 84 pad#2 9 mm
210 321 03 84 pad#3 13 mm
210 321 04 84 pad#4 17 mm
210 321 05 84 pad#5 21 mm
Rear(W210 part number) :
210 325 01 84 pad#1 5 mm
210 325 02 84 pad#2 9 mm
210 325 03 84 pad#3 13 mm
210 325 04 84 pad#4 17 mm
For W202 mid 96-99
Front(W210 part number) :
210 321 01 84 pad#1 5 mm
210 321 02 84 pad#2 9 mm
210 321 03 84 pad#3 13 mm
210 321 04 84 pad#4 17 mm
210 321 05 84 pad#5 21 mm
Rear(W210 part number) :
210 325 01 84 pad#1 5 mm
210 325 02 84 pad#2 9 mm
210 325 03 84 pad#3 13 mm
210 325 04 84 pad#4 17 mm
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CLK320, Carrera S
The pads installed at the factory depend on the car (320, 430, 55) and the options so this is difficult to predict.
The pads have dots on them (you can reach under your car and count them with your finger tips) that correspond to the pad number.
The pads have dots on them (you can reach under your car and count them with your finger tips) that correspond to the pad number.
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CLK 430 Coupe
Thanks
how difficult are these things to install? and what tools are needed?
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It is the Sticky thread W208 How to.
Suspension:
Remove spring pads without a compressor:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...84158&posts=20
Personaly this is a job I would leave to a mechanic.
If you do that get new spings and shocks as well.
Suspension:
Remove spring pads without a compressor:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...84158&posts=20
Personaly this is a job I would leave to a mechanic.
If you do that get new spings and shocks as well.
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C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
It is the Sticky thread W208 How to.
Suspension:
Remove spring pads without a compressor:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...84158&posts=20
Personaly this is a job I would leave to a mechanic.
If you do that get new spings and shocks as well.
Suspension:
Remove spring pads without a compressor:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...84158&posts=20
Personaly this is a job I would leave to a mechanic.
If you do that get new spings and shocks as well.
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2000 CLK 430 Cabriolet
Nah! It's a breeze with the right tool:https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ing+compressor
Carlski: Did you use this thread to do yours? If so, what pads did you use?
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Yes I used it today! I have the stck springs with 1/2 a coil cut.I'm using #1 pads in the front. Have not removed the H&R's from the back yet.
