GL Class (X166) 2013-2015 after facelift became GLS (X166)

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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 11:13 AM
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GL to GLS conversion

Hi I have a 2013 GL 350 which I will be putting all the newer GLS parts onto, was wondering if anyone has done this conversion and had any tips/issues for me?

or if somebody could point me to a previous thread.

thanks guys
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 11:44 AM
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 12:34 PM
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what’s up?

you waiting for the alpha males to come and have their say you ******* 😆

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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 03:48 PM
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Old Sep 18, 2022 | 07:56 PM
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Can't say I have seen this posted on the site. Nothing is impossible. It's a question of how much time, effort and money is required.

What exactly do you intend? Grill and front valence only? Or headlamps, COMAND system, rear valence?

Keep us updated.
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 08:16 PM
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You will need new hood, headlights, front/rear bumper covers, and new grill.

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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 08:47 PM
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Geez they all look the same to me anyways. Is it really worth the time and money? Why not put that money towards something newer and amg-ish like a 43 series. And uggghh... yours is diesel? Yuck.
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There is a "search this forum" feature on this website. And most other car forums I've been on. I typed "GLS conversion" and this came up:

https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...-exterior.html

Another search trick you can do, is to use Google and do a site-specific search. If you type: "GL to GLS conversion site:mbworld.org", Google will show you the results on this site. In fact, this thread is now one of the top results. But there are others. You should spend a few hours researching GLS conversions on the internet before starting the work. Good luck!

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Originally Posted by Brad1988
Hi I have a 2013 GL 350 which I will be putting all the newer GLS parts onto, was wondering if anyone has done this conversion and had any tips/issues for me?

or if somebody could point me to a previous thread.

thanks guys
Hi, i am in the process of doing the same to my 2014 gl 63, I got all parts from Forza...ordered cost around $3k or so, all parts needed included in kit. the link to them and the kit;
https://forzaaa.com/products/convers...BVo6lUzsRqArjl
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btw, only 1 issue; that is what to do with your old parts, they are worth a good penny on the parts market anywhere. Happy Conversion!
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