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Jul 19, 2006 | 05:16 PM

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ML55 Bumper retrofit

Does anyone know what brackets I will need to upgrade my plain ML320 bumper to a ML55 Bumper if any are needed? If anyone has done this mod please let me know how difficult it is as well. Thanks!

Jul 19, 2006 | 05:58 PM

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YES!

http://www. pointed three.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=1507&posts=46&mid=14479&highlig ht=Bumpers&highlightmode=1&action=search#M14479

http://www. pointed three.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=1507&posts=46&mid=13699&highlig ht=Bumpers&highlightmode=1&action=search#M13699

http://www. pointed three.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=1717&posts=7&mid=13686&highligh t=Bumpers&highlightmode=1&action=search#M13686

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http://www. pointed three.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=1508&posts=10&mid=12915&highlig ht=Bumpers&highlightmode=1&action=search#M12915

http://www. pointed three.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=1508&posts=10&mid=12914&highlig ht=Bumpers&highlightmode=1&action=search#M12914

http://www. pointed three.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=1508&posts=10&mid=12911&highlig ht=Bumpers&highlightmode=1&action=search#M12911

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Jul 19, 2006 | 06:00 PM

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Jul 19, 2006 | 06:04 PM

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ML55 AMG foglamp pics
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http://benzworld.org/forums/forums/t...49662&posts=36

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Jul 19, 2006 | 06:08 PM

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https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w163/150614-amg-kit.html

Jul 19, 2006 | 06:10 PM

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Two vertical brackets...

They clamp on the front metal bumper and allow you to mount the AMG cover that way...I believe they cost around 80 dollars at the dealer...

Once you have that part on you need to remove the special screw with backing plate thats on the stock bumper and use those to mount the sides of the AMG cover...The AMG cover does stick out a bit more so I think you may have to consider flares to go along with the bumper...

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Jul 19, 2006 | 07:10 PM

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Actually you only need the vertical brackets ....

You can re-use the side parts you already have ... just remove the lower bolt or make an extra hole in the bracket .... the side brackets I listed are just "nice to have" since they are stiffer and hold the sode of the bumper better....

The brace is only needed if you want to also have headlight washers .... or optionally a stiffer bumper .... most retrofiter's leave this part out....

The 2 vertical brackets (..09 14, ... 10 14) are the only REAL "must have" for the front retrofit....

This link really shows every possible part (you might need extra pieces for the fog lamp mountings) ....
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=150614

I bought all of them (stored in a box .... every bolt, bracket, clip, screw ,etc....) , but just haven't got around to taking pics of every piece ..... I yet need to do a detailed writeup .....

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Jul 19, 2006 | 07:17 PM

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Thanks again Pleubner! I think I'm going to get the brace too. I may retrofit the washers as well.

Hey, do you know where I can get the fender flares, fog lights and rear bumper online? Nobody seems to sell ML55 parts. Dealers are Stealers...

Jul 19, 2006 | 07:29 PM

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Definately monitor ebay ..... (It's the only reasonable & cheap way to get the bumpers) .... they get listed quite often on the german ebay.

1. I have a fog light spare .....

2. I'm looking for the fender flares also!

3. I have 2x ML55 rear bumpers spare , but shipping to US would be prohibitive

PS: From those links I posted you can see pics of them.

Stay tuned for pics of the whole list of parts ......

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Jul 19, 2006 | 08:02 PM

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UK ebay listing

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mercedes-ML55-...QQcmdZViewItem

US ebay listing

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...08235873QQrdZ1

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Jul 19, 2006 | 08:15 PM

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http://mbpartsonline.com/recycled.html

Jul 19, 2006 | 08:40 PM

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Are one of your rear bumpers brilliant silver? How much would you sell it for? Also how much for the fog lights you have?

Jul 20, 2006 | 04:05 AM

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2 of them are silver ..... but that won't help you very much since they are scratched (all second hand ones need repainting) .... and like I said shipping to US (ouch!) .....

Jul 20, 2006 | 11:08 AM

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If they are only scratched and not broken or cracked, I can get them refinished and repainted... Give me a good price.

Jul 20, 2006 | 12:08 PM

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Almost all secondhand AMG ML bumpers are cracked somewhere at the lower edge .... usuially where the hitch plug goes in , or where the exhaust covers are attached .... this is because the AMG bumper is very narrow at this point and will twist easily.

I have a professional plastic bumper welding tool from leister that can weld (melt and fuse) the bumper so that it exactly the same as a new one.

Today's bumpers are made from composites that can be melted and reformed unlimited times. You can even melt the bumper down into granuals or rods to use in repairing other bumpers.

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