B Heng's road to suspension upgrade!
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There was some other thread that had a nice illustration of the issue. I got these wheels from Coin and he had I think 3mm spacers in the rear with no issues as far as I know.
Not sure if deferent years / models had deferent hub dimensions as in more or less of the hubs exposed?
Not sure if deferent years / models had deferent hub dimensions as in more or less of the hubs exposed?
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2005 E55 AMG; 2005 CLK 500 (sold)
darius...go to this thread and sign up....meet on june 27.
https://mbworld.org/forums/midwest/3...ml#post4110254
https://mbworld.org/forums/midwest/3...ml#post4110254
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CLK 55 AMG 2005 and CLK 63 AMG cab.2007 - 2009 EVO - 2013 ML63 AMG - 2018 G63 AMG
BTW. I installed the Bilstein PSS9 last month.
And VS my stock AMG suspension : the PSS9 are better ! in every way
The PSS9 are the way to go ! seriously
(They even clear my BIG stock 6 pistons caliper up front
i'm still on my OEM wheels) soo no spacer needed
FTW
And VS my stock AMG suspension : the PSS9 are better ! in every way
The PSS9 are the way to go ! seriously
(They even clear my BIG stock 6 pistons caliper up front
i'm still on my OEM wheels) soo no spacer needed
FTW
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Here is my suspension specs (2004 CLK500):
Springs: Stock
Shocks/Struts: Bilstein HD
Sway Bars: H&R F/R
Wheels: MMR GT1 F:19x8.5 R:19x9.5
Tires: Falken 452 F:235/35/19 R:265/30/19
Comments:
Rides a little firmer than stock, much less body roll during aggressive turning, no tire rubbing.
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What brand/model tire did you go with this time, Wes? Same sizes?
Here is my suspension specs (2004 CLK500):
Springs: Stock
Shocks/Struts: Bilstein HD
Sway Bars: H&R F/R
Wheels: MMR GT1 F:19x8.5 R:19x9.5
Tires: Falken 452 F:235/35/19 R:265/30/19
Comments:
Rides a little firmer than stock, much less body roll during aggressive turning, no tire rubbing.
Here is my suspension specs (2004 CLK500):
Springs: Stock
Shocks/Struts: Bilstein HD
Sway Bars: H&R F/R
Wheels: MMR GT1 F:19x8.5 R:19x9.5
Tires: Falken 452 F:235/35/19 R:265/30/19
Comments:
Rides a little firmer than stock, much less body roll during aggressive turning, no tire rubbing.
I had the same brand rims and tires as you but my front was 225. This time I went with a 235 and the Hankook Evo v12. Less noise, and I feel like they take bumps better. They make a BIG difference!
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lol this thread is doing whats its supposed to do. everyone here here talking about suspension. eventually we need to get this biatch pinned up there. ahah with pics and everything.
edit: updated first post with part numbers for springs. a little more info on the shocks. Also added a C/O section for the guys interested in that. And i will continue posting as i research!
edit: updated first post with part numbers for springs. a little more info on the shocks. Also added a C/O section for the guys interested in that. And i will continue posting as i research!
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i do have a lip up front too. its about 2in and it does not rub. but its also dropped as far as it can go without rubbing which is not as aggressive as some.. the only thing is with the KWs you will need a spacer up front to clear the suspension.
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ill see if i can get some close up pics of the front for you...gimme a few days, might have to wait until friday after the wash and wax.
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