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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Lowering a CLK55
What is the best, most appropriate, correct way to lower one? Specifically a 2004 CLK55.

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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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I would say that depends on your goals...and your budget. What drop are you hoping to achieve?
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It really depends on what kind of drop you want. There are a few things to take into consideration like wheels, springs and suspension.

It is recommended to change your stock suspension when putting on lowering springs. Bilstein/Koni are some companies for suspension. There are different brand springs like H&R/Eibach/Vogtland. H&R's being more sporty (lower) and the other two more comfort (higher).Will you be staying on your stock wheels or going bigger?

Then there is always coilovers...

Check this link (https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...n-upgrade.html)
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I used Vogtlands on my old C32 and liked them a lot. Not too low which was what I was looking for. I may use them again on my C55 (which has the CLK front end) but I'm not sure if it even needs lowering...
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Originally Posted by wawy
I used Vogtlands on my old C32 and like them a lot. Not too low which was what I was looking for. I may use them again on my C55 (which has the CLK front end) but I'm not sure if it even needs lowering...
I like your wheels . May I ask how much you paid for it (rims + tires) ? U dont have to tell if u dont want to .

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I like your wheels . May I ask how much you paid for it (rims + tires) ? U dont have to tell if u dont want to .

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Thanks for the compliment. I purchased the RennTech Monolites and tires from another member here for $3,000.
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I didn't like the height of the Vogtland's, I ended up switching back to my H&R's
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Thanks for the compliment. I purchased the RennTech Monolites and tires from another member here for $3,000.
No wonders it looks hot .

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