2016 GLE350 Hitch
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2016 GLE350 2014 E350 Sport
2016 GLE350 Hitch
Hi Guys,
I have a 2016 GLE350 without active curve suspension. And I want to add a hitch so I can install bicycle rack.
Dealer gave me these part numbers
166-310-02-00, cross member - $1270.00
166-310-01-18, Longitudinal member - $411.73
166-310-02-18, Longitudinal member - $411.73
Parts alone are $2093.46 before installation.
Any suggestions?
Thank
I have a 2016 GLE350 without active curve suspension. And I want to add a hitch so I can install bicycle rack.
Dealer gave me these part numbers
166-310-02-00, cross member - $1270.00
166-310-01-18, Longitudinal member - $411.73
166-310-02-18, Longitudinal member - $411.73
Parts alone are $2093.46 before installation.
Any suggestions?
Thank
Last edited by cupertino; Aug 7, 2016 at 10:38 PM.
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Here is a little help.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ler-hitch.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...their-gle.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ler-hitch.html
That's what I found with a quick search. I'm sure there might be others with some more info or advice if you ask on their threads.
Good luck.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ler-hitch.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...their-gle.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ler-hitch.html
That's what I found with a quick search. I'm sure there might be others with some more info or advice if you ask on their threads.
Good luck.
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Sure - we just had a Curt hitch installed on a GLE - no wiring - at UHaul. Total price installed was $318.
There is a small "noise" vibration in the rear after that install - my tech's will put it up on a rack in the morning to track that down.
There is a small "noise" vibration in the rear after that install - my tech's will put it up on a rack in the morning to track that down.
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2016 GLE350 2014 E350 Sport
A local store, "Rack N Road Car Racks" in San Jose told me that after market hitch like etrailer or hidden hitch will void the factory warranty.
Do you guys know if this is valid statement ?
Do you guys know if this is valid statement ?
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Installing an aftermarket part does not unilaterally void your vehicle's warranty. However, a warranty claim can be denied if a part fails due to the whatever you installed. For example, you install aftermarket lowering springs and a week later, the driver's window stops working. One thing has nothing to do with the other. However, let's say the shocks prematurely wear out, then that can attributed to the springs you installed.
