G Class (W460, W461, W463) Produced 1980-2018: 290 GD, 290 GDT, 300 GD, 350 GD, 500 GE, G250, G300, G300 DT, G320, G500, G550, G55 AMG, G63 AMG

Smoother suspension options

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 01-02-2015, 02:17 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
natone98's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: NJ
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1993 500 SEL W140
Smoother suspension options

Greetings all, I have a 2004 W463 G500 with 130K. The truck is beginning to feel a bit rough on the road. I'm looking into replacing the shocks at this time. My question is if I'm interested in getting a slight drop in height as well as the smoothest ride what suspension setup is suggested. I've been doing some research and see a lot of owners are going with suspension from different years at times. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Old 01-03-2015, 03:37 PM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
DUTCH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Posts: 1,308
Received 34 Likes on 23 Posts
2000 MB G500 NMLE, 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Prestige
Originally Posted by natone98
Greetings all, I have a 2004 W463 G500 with 130K. The truck is beginning to feel a bit rough on the road. I'm looking into replacing the shocks at this time. My question is if I'm interested in getting a slight drop in height as well as the smoothest ride what suspension setup is suggested. I've been doing some research and see a lot of owners are going with suspension from different years at times. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
You're driving a truck. If you want a smoother suspension, get a GL.
Old 01-03-2015, 09:07 PM
  #3  
Member
 
aerG500's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 177
Received 39 Likes on 28 Posts
.
Put new G550 shocks on it and it will completely transform the ride.
Old 05-30-2015, 09:03 AM
  #4  
Newbie
 
larsemann's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mercedes Benz G-class
I got a G320 1997-model, and changed to Koni SPX shocks! I like the soft ride very much! Recommended!
Old 06-03-2015, 10:53 AM
  #5  
Junior Member
 
Chorcoal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
G63
Hello,

I have installed BRABUS Ride control from Mercteil.
Old 06-07-2015, 11:33 AM
  #6  
Super Member
 
jimmyg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posts: 878
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2013 G 63 AMG
Originally Posted by Chorcoal
Hello,

I have installed BRABUS Ride control from Mercteil.
Can you share your experiences with this on your G63? Worth the money?
Old 06-09-2015, 10:42 AM
  #7  
Junior Member
 
Chorcoal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
G63
Originally Posted by jimmyg
Can you share your experiences with this on your G63? Worth the money?
If you have any G before 2013 G63 with new suspension then yes, definitely its worth!
Old 08-13-2016, 04:28 PM
  #8  
Super Member
 
Kelvin07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Always Sunny & beautiful, Costa Rica
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
CLS55 AMG, ML63 AMG, Cayenne S
Does anybody have the part numbers springs/shocks for the LATEST G550?, I have a 2010 G55 and the suspension is terribly rough, I understand it is not my ML, but man, going over bumper can make the car rattle from the impact, it is that awful.

I was reading on the ARB/Old Man EMU suspension kit, but not much feedback on that.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Old 08-15-2016, 07:28 PM
  #9  
Newbie
 
PDXG550's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
2015 G550
Do yourself a favor and buy a complete kit from Old Man Emu, or put together the ORC blue springs and Koni Raids.
Old 11-29-2016, 01:46 PM
  #10  
Junior Member
 
Knight.MER's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Kelvin07
Does anybody have the part numbers springs/shocks for the LATEST G550?, I have a 2010 G55 and the suspension is terribly rough, I understand it is not my ML, but man, going over bumper can make the car rattle from the impact, it is that awful.

I was reading on the ARB/Old Man EMU suspension kit, but not much feedback on that.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Did you find parts numbers ? I have the same 2010 model and I wanna go for suspension swap.
Old 11-29-2016, 03:33 PM
  #11  
Member
 
mzcloud's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Toronto
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
06 C55, 15 S550, 16 G550
I have the new air suspension on my 2016, I actually prefer to older 13-15 regular suspension.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Smoother suspension options



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:48 AM.