Airmatic shocks conversion kit. coil over
So passenger front right went out today, Im talking about the airmatic shocks. went to my indy and asked why did they not see this doing the post inspection.

he states that sometimes these things just go out and that it happens quite often.

here is what i have decided, i have decided to do the coil over conversion all around. with

Mercedes E Class (E500) Suspension Parts & Kits | Strutmasters.com

for $1600 for front and rear with lifetime, you can't beat it and as for as I'm concerned, that's just another issue off my list and more money going towards my girls inner/ext mods.



what do you guys think?

My mercedes indy told me before he retired from mercedes, this is the company they would get all the conversion kits from and sell at a heap load of profit. and the rep from this company also confirms this.

 

Why not just replace your strut with ones from Arnott Industries? They are still air struts so your vehicle ride-height adjustment will still work as well as Airmatic firmness settings. They also carry a lifetime warranty, and while they may be more expensive than coilovers they work great and discount codes are available. Plus you get $20 for each old strut core you send in.

 

ummm, that is a huge concern. i don't want to get a module to turn off the annoying car symbol in my dash, and i was in fact concerned about the height adjustments being lost.

you make a point,

1- coil over = no airmatic problems ever
2- refurb = keep all original like equipment and warranty for life (meaning dont ever buy them again, just send them in and have them replaced free? WINNER..........

 

excuse me sir, where are these discount codes?

 

IMO Arnott is the way to go. Lifetime warranty and no additional headaches (ride height, dash lights etc..). Advance auto parts sells arnott struts and offers discounts; which varies each week.

 

these guys no longer exist in my area, but i will look into cost and ordering, thanks

okay looked onto their website and wondering which to get, cant understand the site actually, sorry folks..... also where are the discount codes on the site and am i still doing a $200 core change for each side?

 

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Originally Posted by MBenz2012

okay looked onto their website and wondering which to get, cant understand the site actually, sorry folks..... also where are the discount codes on the site and am i still doing a $200 core change for each side?

Forum members can use Code MBSAVE12 for 10% off up to $75 per order (Not valid on shipping or core deposit). Yes, there is a $200 core deposit but Arnott sends you back the refund very quickly after the cores are returned. They even include a postage paid UPS shipping. Call Arnott at 800-251-8993 with any questions.

 

Also worth noting that the Arnott products are easier to install than the OEM air suspension parts and therefore should be a little cheaper labor wise.

 

This info is extremely useful as I am a new member who just experienced right front failure. I sit best to replace both front airshocks and the compressor with arnott products and if so can anyone give a ballpark cost for install?

 

Why are you planning on replacing the compressor? Don't fix it if it isn't broken.

I'd say you are looking at around $1000 in parts without the compressor. I don't know about Arnott when it comes to W211 struts/air springs, but on my friend's Audi Allroad, they lasted 50k miles. However, they do offer a lifetime warranty. On a labor side, I'd say you are looking at 3-5hrs on each side.

To OP, why would you take a car that was designed to function with Airmatic and throw on some off the shelf coil over set-up? Really beats the purpose of buying a car with Airmatic if you ask me. Are you going to lose firmness settings with a regular coil over set-up? Yes. Are you going to lose height selection? Yes. Is your car going to be worth less? You bet.

 

the reason I was intertaining replacing the compressor was that i wasnt sure it would work with Arnott replacement strutt please pls disregard . Could you reccomend a brand other the Arnott?

thanks

 

You don't need to replace the compressor to work with Arnott parts, unless the compressor isn't working. I only recommend Arnott they are lifetime warranty, you shouldn't need another brand unless you want to go with an aftermarket air ride system like with bags for slamming your car.

 

What is the difference between the Arnott E55 & E500 struts? The look the same to me. Is it a stiffer setup?

 

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...placement.html

That would be my guess, that they are stiffer or tuned for an AMG but this thread says otherwise.