Any suggestions for improving ride comfort on 2002 ML500?
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Any suggestions for improving ride comfort on 2002 ML500?
I'm growing tired of the ride/impact harshness of my 2002 ML500. I am looking for a smoother, more compliant ride. The ride has always been somewhat harsh/busy on all but smooth pavement. Has anyone done any suspension mods (springs/shocks) that have smoothed out the ride of the ML500? Love most other things about the truck, but this issue is making me think about replacing it (although I need a 7 seater). Thanks
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I'm growing tired of the ride/impact harshness of my 2002 ML500. I am looking for a smoother, more compliant ride. The ride has always been somewhat harsh/busy on all but smooth pavement. Has anyone done any suspension mods (springs/shocks) that have smoothed out the ride of the ML500? Love most other things about the truck, but this issue is making me think about replacing it (although I need a 7 seater). Thanks
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Monroe makes a great replacement shock for the front available at rockauto.com for around $40ea. I did those and relaxed the torsion bars a bit to lower the front. I used shorter H&R rear springs w/ Bilstiens and then got rid of the Bridgestones that were on it and went back to Continentals. The resultant ride is really nice, firm when you get on it, very smooth and quiet on the highway where I do 90% of my mileage. I had this setup last winter and had no problems w/ snow.
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