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Old May 20, 2025 | 04:56 PM
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W212 air suspension to coils transformation

Hey everyone

I'm an owner of Mercedes Benz E350d 4matic with AMG optics and air suspension




I've bought it 6 months ago, and I had my fair share with airmatic problems on it.

It's coming to the point it's starting to stress me out if it's gonna leave me somewhere on the road because of the airmatic, so I've decided to turn it to normal suspension (coils).

Because of that, I'd like any advice you have from me, or any issues it caused you.

Except suspensions and coils, what else I need to buy?

For the best fitment, would it be the best to take it off from some other w212 E350?

What options do you think it's the best to buy for new parts? (Mind that I'm Europe based, if that helps)

I'm not looking for it to be lower than it is now (as seen in the picture)

Thanks everyone!
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Old May 20, 2025 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 0xfil1p
Hey everyone

I'm an owner of Mercedes Benz E350d 4matic with AMG optics and air suspension




I've bought it 6 months ago, and I had my fair share with airmatic problems on it.

It's coming to the point it's starting to stress me out if it's gonna leave me somewhere on the road because of the airmatic, so I've decided to turn it to normal suspension (coils).

Because of that, I'd like any advice you have from me, or any issues it caused you.

Except suspensions and coils, what else I need to buy?

For the best fitment, would it be the best to take it off from some other w212 E350?

What options do you think it's the best to buy for new parts? (Mind that I'm Europe based, if that helps)

I'm not looking for it to be lower than it is now (as seen in the picture)

Thanks everyone!
Fix the Airmatic. If your car is about ten years old the air springs need to be replaced. After that you will have trouble free ten years againg.
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Old May 21, 2025 | 01:51 AM
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few maintenance items

+1: AGREED!

No sense in downgrading your air suspensions for steels.... even MB suspension coils need replacement as they sag to mess up camber.


Airmatic requires normal maintenance :
  • saggy bags
  • rusted valves
  • leaky lines
  • broken sensors

Then Airmatic will be great again.


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Old May 21, 2025 | 02:07 AM
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I don't think Airmatic suspension in the W212s never leaves you stranded suddenly .
I would keep it as is if I were you
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I replaced the rear airmatic springs on my wagon @10 year mark when the driver side began to sag overnight. Changed both myself to do the job once because the passenger rear was sure to follow due to age/mileage. I used the Arnott replacements 3 years ago and so far they've performed flawlessly.
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