Chris_tA_4

I've searched and didn't find a definitive answer so I must ask the community for their input about how lowering links work

I currently have lowering links installed, giving me a very low ride height on my w212 E550. Do lowering links trick the airmatic system to send lower voltage to the suspension thus lowering the vehicle? or do you think my voltage settings in SDS will show stock settings? The reason why I ask is because I was contemplating buying a LoMo kit to lower the vehicle even more. Any insight is appreciated.

blegthbloo

Someone around here is looking to sell the LoMo kit, if you weren't aware already... maybe get you a good deal

belarus27

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...550-parts.html
THE GUY IN THIS THREAD. GET IT WHILE ITS THERE.

yes , as far as i remember it has to do with voltage , depending on the link length

Chris_tA_4

yeah I saw that FS thread, thanks guys - that's why I'm asking the question. I don't want to purchase the LoMo kit and not have it benefit me any.

Chris_tA_4

So if the voltage is low because of my links then perhaps the LoMo kit won't benefit me any

belarus27

honestly after lowering mine with links couple years ago , i only have changed the ride height once , and only for rears anyways. In fact its easy enough to adjust them in case you unexpectedly would want to. for 150bucks so worth it. (lol if you gonna end up and buying them (if gonna do it yourself) , in process of installation/adjstment you gonna think otherwise haha)

Abrown3mtg

The only benefit the LOMO module will do is that it will allow you to adjust the ride height further without mechanically adjusting the lowering links themselves.

How lowering links work is simply by adjusting the difference between point a and point b. The link mounts to a stationary point on the chassis and also to a lower suspension component. By altering the length of the connector (link) it fools the cars systems to believe it is sitting at a higher or lower ride height than it actually is (the car can not tell how long the length of the link is). Basically assuming a 3" link (arbitrary figure) is level, by adjusting it longer or shorter, you change where the airmatic sits as "correct." The sensor has a baseline level. If you put a ton of weight in the rear, that sensor (that looks like a remote control car servo sense it is lower and compensates.

Hopefully that makes sense. I can try to illustrate it if necessary.

Chris_tA_4

Yes that makes sense, but I'm thinking that my front links are set to such a short height that I won't be able to lower the vehicle any more with LoMo.

Sending you a PM

Abrown3mtg

As mentioned in the PM, I believe you will be able to test if the LOMO will work by actuating the suspension in SDS and see if it drops further. How low is your car now?? I don't think I've seen any recent photos .

You might be dropping into bag territory soon .

Chris_tA_4

Yup I'll try SDS first and see where that takes me. My car is pretty low now, but there is still room to lower it

haha i'm gonna stay away from aftermarket air ride. I feel like I will be able to accomplish my needs with airmatic