eurodok

After obtaining the part numbers from a MBWorld thread , I ordered OEM GL 550 fender flares from the MB dealership, which required a 6 week wait for manufacturing and shipping from Germany; there were none available stateside. I had the parts painted and installed locally by a MB-certified body shop. I also had a rear spoiler I purchased off eBay installed.... Yes, those are 2010 LED DRLs... already mentioned and pictured in prior threads.

Although the projects are a little costly and time consuming, I am pleased with the results; it gives my "green" GL a more aggressive look with the advantage of decent fuel mileage.

Here are a few pictures:

Before
http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af32/jjtmd318/SamsungI223-1.jpg"


After:
http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/a...amsungI228.jpg"

http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/a...amsungI231.jpg"

http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/a...amsungI270.jpg"

ksdprasad

looks excellent. do you have the install instructions. would like do same to my gl450.

those 2010 GL550 fog/daylights are so nice. nice truck !!

43221B

Looks very good. So did the lower front bumper/skid plate stay the same on the 2010 550? Is that how you were able to use the 2010 550 drl's on a pre '10 gl?

BlownV8

How much were the fender flares? Do you have the part numbers for the conversion on the LED DRL's?

AMG DUDE

Ditto on the LED DRL's

justthebest

+1

And your car looks AWESOME!

Sorry for offsetting your contribution to emissions reductions with my 550.

eurodok

Fender flares were about eight hundred $$ US, plus another eight for paint and install.

I posted the LED DRL part numbers on my "Swap" thread with install instructions.

dbtk

Now, for new taillights from the 2010s.

eurodok

The salvaged 2010 LED tail lights arrived today; I will actually start working on this project next week when I have little extra time to devote to this upgrade. I'll try to make it down to the local dealership to see if the STAR program can actually make this a plug and play upgrade after a few keypad strokes and system LED updates... and some $$$.

.... I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!!!... and keep you posted.

arturr

Do you have the part numbers for the 2010 LED tail lights? Nice truck!!!

lkchris

Given that 100% of GLs are final assembled in Alabama, this seems strange.

StevethePilot

But wouldn't those be generally tasked for final production of vehicles?

lkchris

Bodies are made in USA.

Just engine/transmission come from Germany. Maybe the instru cluster, too, although VDO could have NAFTA production capability.

GMW

Looks very nice! What size are those rims and tyres and where did you get them? They look just like the ones on the C63 AMG.

eurodok

164 820 35 64
164 820 36 64

which are each $271.50 here:

http://www.getmercedesparts.com

My contact person is Shawn Parette.

Brocktoon

Does not mean spares are distributed/inventoried via North America...

hubert

Could you share the part numbers needed to order the front and rear fender flares. Will put them On my 11 GL350 bluetec. Thank You.

etpos73

Hey Hubert,
Did you ever get around to pitting the flares on? I'll be receiving my GL350 in Dec. and would like to do the same.

hubert

I bought the flares but did not put them on yet, still thinking of getting te 2012 GL with 3rd zone air as mine has it all accept for blind spot and 3rd zone air. Have you gotten yours...

etpos73

Did receive my GL a couple weeks ago. LUV IT!
After thinking about it, I don't think I'll be installing flares on my GL. The whole deal would cost about $3K. I'll just have to find a set of 22x10s that'll fit under fender.