Lowering 550?
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Lowering 550?
Does anyone know or have a suggestion on the best way to lower the CLS550? I believe it's airmatic all around. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, ELM, lowering links, or springs....
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'13 CLS550, '17 Q7, '11 G550
I have a set of the adjustable air ride links if you want them. PM me and if you pay for the shipping I'll just send them to you.
I had them on my 2013 and they are simple to install. The pain in the *** is that I swap between summer and winter tires and need to bring the car up a bit for the winter tires. Adjusting them is a pain while on the car.
I swapped it for the Renntech module which you connect a laptop to and control via a simple interface.
I had them on my 2013 and they are simple to install. The pain in the *** is that I swap between summer and winter tires and need to bring the car up a bit for the winter tires. Adjusting them is a pain while on the car.
I swapped it for the Renntech module which you connect a laptop to and control via a simple interface.
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'07 e63 AMG, '06 e320 CDI, '07 ML350 4Matic, '18 Gls450, '12 cls550
While reviving an old thread, I had a question for the guys with personal experience with the lowering links..
How is the overall tire wear after install?
I understand the ride is stiffer, but overall has the ride drastically changed after install of the links? Was hoping it would still have that Mercedes smooth ride to an extent
Any other problems that anyone may have ran into after installing the links?
All replies are greatly appreciated, and Thanks in advance!
How is the overall tire wear after install?
I understand the ride is stiffer, but overall has the ride drastically changed after install of the links? Was hoping it would still have that Mercedes smooth ride to an extent
Any other problems that anyone may have ran into after installing the links?
All replies are greatly appreciated, and Thanks in advance!
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CLS550
While reviving an old thread, I had a question for the guys with personal experience with the lowering links..
How is the overall tire wear after install?
I understand the ride is stiffer, but overall has the ride drastically changed after install of the links? Was hoping it would still have that Mercedes smooth ride to an extent
Any other problems that anyone may have ran into after installing the links?
All replies are greatly appreciated, and Thanks in advance!
How is the overall tire wear after install?
I understand the ride is stiffer, but overall has the ride drastically changed after install of the links? Was hoping it would still have that Mercedes smooth ride to an extent
Any other problems that anyone may have ran into after installing the links?
All replies are greatly appreciated, and Thanks in advance!
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CLS550, 57’ Chevy Nomad, Subaru LGT wagon
Anytime you do something to the suspension, you should always get an alignment done afterword. I was considering using lowering links because my buddy used them in his e550 and I thought it was an inexpensive way to lower the car. His ride was smooth and looked good sitting on a set of 20" Vossen's. I ended up going with the LoMo M1 setup. It cost a ton more, but the ease of use makes up for the price, well at least to me it does.
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2014 CLS63 S
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rim size
What is the stocl rim size in the pics 18"? do you have any photos of the new set up on 20's?
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Wow That Looks great! RacingFish!! What Wheels? Tires? Widths and offset?
In reply to DaveD1, Still have the factories on and the are 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with 265 in font and 285 in the back. Havent decided on wheels yet. Just installed Offroad Downpipes though lol
In reply to DaveD1, Still have the factories on and the are 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with 265 in font and 285 in the back. Havent decided on wheels yet. Just installed Offroad Downpipes though lol
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Vossen vsf2 20x9 with 255/30/20 front and 20x10.5 305/25/20 rear. Lowered on lomo
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