Level Sensor Linkages.
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2009 gl320 bluetec
Level Sensor Linkages.
I have a 09' GL320 Bluetec.
The level sensor control arms/linkages are pretty corroded and cause their motion to be very stiff, looking for a full replacement set.
Found these here, which are made out of metal, which seems ideal.
https://suspensionsuperstore.com/2006-2015-mercedes-gl-2-5-drop-kit
Unfortunately they dont come with the socket ball, which i need to find replacements.
I was wondering if anyone has used these drop-kit linkages, if so, do you know where to get the replacement *****?
The level sensor control arms/linkages are pretty corroded and cause their motion to be very stiff, looking for a full replacement set.
Found these here, which are made out of metal, which seems ideal.
https://suspensionsuperstore.com/2006-2015-mercedes-gl-2-5-drop-kit
Unfortunately they dont come with the socket ball, which i need to find replacements.
I was wondering if anyone has used these drop-kit linkages, if so, do you know where to get the replacement *****?
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Just reading the URL’s these seem to be drop links. Meaning your GL will ride lower than stock.
nothing wrong with a set of four stock plastic MB ones, with dry lube in the sockets. Have you tried eBay or the mb parts desk at your local deale?
nothing wrong with a set of four stock plastic MB ones, with dry lube in the sockets. Have you tried eBay or the mb parts desk at your local deale?
Last edited by Max Blast; Oct 8, 2024 at 03:15 AM.
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My local dealers are some sleeze ***** that sell parts for 4x what ya can get them for online.
These linkages have the range of stock height to lowering by 2.5 inchs.
Last edited by Keyfoot; Oct 8, 2024 at 07:31 AM.
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Not sure if this would help, but... in many cases the "stiffness" is simply gunk/corrosion in the ball joint/cup. You can pop them off, clean the ball and cup, then reinstall with a little grease and be good to go.
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Suspension height linkage
This website looks like it has the linkage you’re looking for hope this helps.
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/143043...CABEgKwj_D_BwE
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/143043...CABEgKwj_D_BwE
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autohausaz
mbparts
are all online vendors, can’t vouch for the sleazeball to good guy ratio but prices are competitive
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08 GL320 CDI
There was a guy on here that did a full off road conversion to his GL. He made custom links to the height sensors, which were adjustable. Perfect solution.
Maybe someone else remembers who that was... he cut and welded the frame, etc...
Maybe someone else remembers who that was... he cut and welded the frame, etc...
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I want to say those links were just Heim joints with threaded rod… It didn’t look the part, but it certainly worked
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08 GL320 CDI
I would personally dip each ball end into a can of plasti-dip (thick stuff used for handles) that should help keep the crap out. I want to do that to my wifes. She wants a slightly higher ride height with bigger tires (she's more a truck girl lol).
