Is lowering a 2010 GLK 350 4matic easy as swapping springs?
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Is lowering a 2010 GLK 350 4matic easy as swapping springs?
Going to lower my friends 2010 glk 350 4matic. Just curious is it as easy as just swapping out the springs or is there anything else I need to look for? He has the H&R springs for the GLK 4matic.....thanks!
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2010 C63 AMG, 2010 GLK350
Yes, you can drop it using springs. However, it will be on the very limits of alignment specs. To reduce excessive tire wear, it would be advisable to also look into camber plates for the front. There aren't any options available for the rear as of yet.
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This has been discussed in another post on this forum. As mentioned the rear suspension is the issue as to camber. There is a company out of Australia as I recall which makes a bushing which will compensate. The discussion was lively as I recall regarding this product. Do a search perhaps.
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Its easy to swap the springs, you don't need camber plates for the front, as far as the rear without the MBArts adjustable links i was able to get the rear alignment back to .20 on the left and 0.19 on the right. After I installed the arms in the rear now its.08 left and .08 on the right. Hope this helps.
If you need the arms just send them an email telling them that you need arms for a x204. I got mine in 2 days.
If you need the arms just send them an email telling them that you need arms for a x204. I got mine in 2 days.
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Wow, Great news on the availability of the arms! Thank you for the post @Mr. JLT as I was unaware. It is a whole new ball game now. What brand of springs did you utilise, H&R, Lesjofors or? Your GLT looks great too.
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Well, I ended up installing the H&R springs this past weekend. Even on my 4matic, it was actually easier than the tutorial written up for the w204 made it sound.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-springs.html
For the rears, just unbolt the single bolt on the LCA where it pivots nearest the center of the car.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-springs.html
For the rears, just unbolt the single bolt on the LCA where it pivots nearest the center of the car.
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Hey was wondering if it's possible to get air suspension where I can lower and heighten it myself and what parts would I need and how would it cost you think?
thank you my senior wise one!😇
thank you my senior wise one!😇
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I don't see why you couldn't as it is basically the same as the c-class. I don't have any experience with air suspension so can't say what is needed, but any decent shop should be able to take it on.
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Lowering springs on stock shocks/struts will cause premature wear and failure on those shocks/struts. If they're the originals, I'd look for replacement shocks as well. No sense having to do the labor twice just to replace the shocks soon.
And plan on replacing the shock/strut mounts as well. Do it all once and get it over with.
Coilovers are the better (ie, more expensive) long-term solution.
And plan on replacing the shock/strut mounts as well. Do it all once and get it over with.
Coilovers are the better (ie, more expensive) long-term solution.
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Lowering springs on stock shocks/struts will cause premature wear and failure on those shocks/struts. If they're the originals, I'd look for replacement shocks as well. No sense having to do the labor twice just to replace the shocks soon.
And plan on replacing the shock/strut mounts as well. Do it all once and get it over with.
Coilovers are the better (ie, more expensive) long-term solution.
And plan on replacing the shock/strut mounts as well. Do it all once and get it over with.
Coilovers are the better (ie, more expensive) long-term solution.
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Hey JLT, long time no contact - I'm w/ my 2nd GLK and just this week front tires presented premature inner wear - I have the H&Rs and front rubbers are SSR, and I've been inflating them to 35psi most of the time (equivalent to OEM's tires' psi), so wanted to know itf alignement must be specific due tot he lower coils or ifi original specs are OK - rears have adjustable arms so no brainer's there; cheers from Brazil - ah, by the way, I gave up replacing the brake booster (E55 calipers are in, all corners) since the GLK's booster is the same p/n as the C63 ones, either ways its master's... - thanks again! Once I have my car at the service shop to replace the tires for a new set and check/adjust whole alignement to make sure hope you see this on time;
Cheers again man!
Cheers again man!
