Installed Lowering Links- PICS
07-19-2013, 01:38 PM
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Installed Lowering Links- PICS
Hi All.
Finally got around to installing the lowering links into the ML.
The car had previously been lowered with Star Diag (as low as it could go without errors), but i just wasnt low enough. Especially the rear. The front was OK.
Anyway, so i installed the links, and it looks great now. Im very happy with it.
These are just some crappy iphone pics. I will post proper pics after i wash it etc.
Enjoy & comment!
Finally got around to installing the lowering links into the ML.
The car had previously been lowered with Star Diag (as low as it could go without errors), but i just wasnt low enough. Especially the rear. The front was OK.
Anyway, so i installed the links, and it looks great now. Im very happy with it.
These are just some crappy iphone pics. I will post proper pics after i wash it etc.
Enjoy & comment!
Last edited by AMG893; 07-20-2013 at 10:51 AM. Reason: Adding More Pics
07-20-2013, 10:49 AM
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The handling:
Hmm, i have to drive it around a little more to give an educated answer, but in short, its more "bouncier", in a tight way. Especailly in the rear, it can be felt. There is alot less travel in the suspension. Its not too bad. Will have to see how it goes.
Lowering Links are on vehicles that have air suspension. There is a Ride Height Sensor on all four Control Arms. Some only have three, two in the front one for the rear. It pivots. One side is connected to the Frame and the other a Control Arm. They move with the suspension and tell the computer what height the vehicle should be sitting at.
By changing the factory ones [factory ones are plastic, and fixed, they can not be adjusted], with after market ones, you can choose the length of the link that you desire, but winding it out, or in. These gives you full control over what height you would like the back & front of the vehicle to be. It still maintains the use of the Raise/ Sport/ Comfort buttons too.
I bought mine from http://www.airmatic-lowering-links.co.uk/. I bought them for my E63 from this site too. They are fast shipping, and good quality product. [i have no affiliation with this site]
As far as drilled brakes, my only explanation, is that my car is Oct 2008 Built, Feb 2009 complied. I guess, the very first of the facelift, still had the pre updated discs, like the early 2008 / 2007 model ML63's.
My discs are due for replacement soon, and i will be getting drilled ones.
Hmm, i have to drive it around a little more to give an educated answer, but in short, its more "bouncier", in a tight way. Especailly in the rear, it can be felt. There is alot less travel in the suspension. Its not too bad. Will have to see how it goes.
Lowering Links are on vehicles that have air suspension. There is a Ride Height Sensor on all four Control Arms. Some only have three, two in the front one for the rear. It pivots. One side is connected to the Frame and the other a Control Arm. They move with the suspension and tell the computer what height the vehicle should be sitting at.
By changing the factory ones [factory ones are plastic, and fixed, they can not be adjusted], with after market ones, you can choose the length of the link that you desire, but winding it out, or in. These gives you full control over what height you would like the back & front of the vehicle to be. It still maintains the use of the Raise/ Sport/ Comfort buttons too.
I bought mine from http://www.airmatic-lowering-links.co.uk/. I bought them for my E63 from this site too. They are fast shipping, and good quality product. [i have no affiliation with this site]
As far as drilled brakes, my only explanation, is that my car is Oct 2008 Built, Feb 2009 complied. I guess, the very first of the facelift, still had the pre updated discs, like the early 2008 / 2007 model ML63's.
My discs are due for replacement soon, and i will be getting drilled ones.
08-03-2013, 09:57 PM
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Lowering Links are on vehicles that have air suspension. There is a Ride Height Sensor on all four Control Arms. Some only have three, two in the front one for the rear. It pivots. One side is connected to the Frame and the other a Control Arm. They move with the suspension and tell the computer what height the vehicle should be sitting at.
By changing the factory ones [factory ones are plastic, and fixed, they can not be adjusted], with after market ones, you can choose the length of the link that you desire, but winding it out, or in. These gives you full control over what height you would like the back & front of the vehicle to be. It still maintains the use of the Raise/ Sport/ Comfort buttons too.
I bought mine from http://www.airmatic-lowering-links.co.uk/. I bought them for my E63 from this site too. They are fast shipping, and good quality product. [i have no affiliation with this site]
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I've also questioned this???
But also, is there anybody doing coilovers or lowering sport springs for the ML? It cant be that hard to do. You would have to trick the ECU/Airmatic systems because of the lack of airbags but its been done for years on Land Rover conversions. Cant be that much of a difference. I would much rather have a solid coilover setup where I can adjust damping and such for my driving style.
Any vendors up for the challenge?!
But also, is there anybody doing coilovers or lowering sport springs for the ML? It cant be that hard to do. You would have to trick the ECU/Airmatic systems because of the lack of airbags but its been done for years on Land Rover conversions. Cant be that much of a difference. I would much rather have a solid coilover setup where I can adjust damping and such for my driving style.
Any vendors up for the challenge?!
02-01-2014, 11:03 PM
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I think lowering any car is extra stress on items like rims & tyres, etc, as there is less absorption from the suspension, thus moving the energy to rims/ tyres other components, when put to the limit.
I didnt go crazy with my lowering, so i dont think its too bad.
Absolutely, coilovers/ removing AirMatic and replacing with a traditional spring/ shock setup is ALWAYS best, when it comes to ride quality. It will remove that "bounce" associated with the airmatic when lowered.
But for an inexpensive way to lower the car, and as a start, i think Lowering Links are a good alternative. $150 for lowering, and it can still be adjusted from the factory setup is great.
I didnt go crazy with my lowering, so i dont think its too bad.
Absolutely, coilovers/ removing AirMatic and replacing with a traditional spring/ shock setup is ALWAYS best, when it comes to ride quality. It will remove that "bounce" associated with the airmatic when lowered.
But for an inexpensive way to lower the car, and as a start, i think Lowering Links are a good alternative. $150 for lowering, and it can still be adjusted from the factory setup is great.
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The handling:
Hmm, i have to drive it around a little more to give an educated answer, but in short, its more "bouncier", in a tight way. Especailly in the rear, it can be felt. There is alot less travel in the suspension. Its not too bad. Will have to see how it goes.
Lowering Links are on vehicles that have air suspension. There is a Ride Height Sensor on all four Control Arms. Some only have three, two in the front one for the rear. It pivots. One side is connected to the Frame and the other a Control Arm. They move with the suspension and tell the computer what height the vehicle should be sitting at.
By changing the factory ones [factory ones are plastic, and fixed, they can not be adjusted], with after market ones, you can choose the length of the link that you desire, but winding it out, or in. These gives you full control over what height you would like the back & front of the vehicle to be. It still maintains the use of the Raise/ Sport/ Comfort buttons too.
I bought mine from http://www.airmatic-lowering-links.co.uk/. I bought them for my E63 from this site too. They are fast shipping, and good quality product. [i have no affiliation with this site]
As far as drilled brakes, my only explanation, is that my car is Oct 2008 Built, Feb 2009 complied. I guess, the very first of the facelift, still had the pre updated discs, like the early 2008 / 2007 model ML63's.
My discs are due for replacement soon, and i will be getting drilled ones.
Hmm, i have to drive it around a little more to give an educated answer, but in short, its more "bouncier", in a tight way. Especailly in the rear, it can be felt. There is alot less travel in the suspension. Its not too bad. Will have to see how it goes.
Lowering Links are on vehicles that have air suspension. There is a Ride Height Sensor on all four Control Arms. Some only have three, two in the front one for the rear. It pivots. One side is connected to the Frame and the other a Control Arm. They move with the suspension and tell the computer what height the vehicle should be sitting at.
By changing the factory ones [factory ones are plastic, and fixed, they can not be adjusted], with after market ones, you can choose the length of the link that you desire, but winding it out, or in. These gives you full control over what height you would like the back & front of the vehicle to be. It still maintains the use of the Raise/ Sport/ Comfort buttons too.
I bought mine from http://www.airmatic-lowering-links.co.uk/. I bought them for my E63 from this site too. They are fast shipping, and good quality product. [i have no affiliation with this site]
As far as drilled brakes, my only explanation, is that my car is Oct 2008 Built, Feb 2009 complied. I guess, the very first of the facelift, still had the pre updated discs, like the early 2008 / 2007 model ML63's.
My discs are due for replacement soon, and i will be getting drilled ones.
i also installed lowering links but now my rear suspension is not working. I got a malfuction error but when i turn the car off and turn it back on the error is gone. also When i i press the airmatic button to raise or lower it doesnt stop raising or lowering on the command cluster, but it doesnt even lower or raised.
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You may have twisted the sensor lever 360 or 180 degrees to far..dunno without seeing it..take to dealer and ask them to reinstall stock links
