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Old 09-03-2009 | 01:00 AM
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Has anyone had their car aligned after using adjustable links to lower the ride height? Dealer or independent?

Thanks, Don
Old 09-03-2009 | 04:21 PM
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Depending on how low you make your car you may not need to get it done. I've had mine lowered on links for about 4 months and I didn't need an alignment.
Old 09-05-2009 | 10:53 AM
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TDwayne69,

I was worried about the tire wear, as I can see the negative camber easily. I only lowered it 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. Have you noticed any tire wear?
Old 09-05-2009 | 01:54 PM
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TDwayne69,

I was worried about the tire wear, as I can see the negative camber easily. I only lowered it 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. Have you noticed any tire wear?
I only lowered mine modestly and I don't have any negative cambering, I'm driven at least a 1000 miles with them on and not issues with tire wear. If you're noticing negative cambering you may want to either raise it up a little or get it aligned. Here are a few before and after pictures of mine.


Before Lowering On Links








After Pictures Lowered On Links





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Old 09-05-2009 | 02:03 PM
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TDwayne69,

Did you just lower or did you use spacers or anything with your wheels?
Old 09-05-2009 | 02:08 PM
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TDwayne69,

Did you just lower or did you use spacers or anything with your wheels?

Hey Vik,

I just lowered it, I didn't use any spacers.
Old 09-05-2009 | 08:30 PM
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I dumped mine completely on the renntech elm v3. The whole 50mm. I had to do an alignment because the front wheels are toe-ing out. They said it's not because the car is lowered but because I switch to 21" wheels.

Car was "rutting" (drifting left and right depending on the levelness of the road) before alignment. It rides great now.

Here's a pic to show how low it is....

Old 09-05-2009 | 08:42 PM
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Hey Jon,

The car is looking good, so is 50mm the lowest that the renntech elm v3 will your car down?

Tony
Old 09-07-2009 | 08:50 AM
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Yep 50mm is the lowest it will go. I heard I can add the links and make it go lower but then the ride will turn to ****e.... right now, it rides just like stock.
Old 09-12-2009 | 08:34 PM
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Gents,

Lowering these on the links is just as easy as it sounds? Just adjust the settings in each wheel well?

Please advise.
Old 09-12-2009 | 08:44 PM
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Gents,

Lowering these on the links is just as easy as it sounds? Just adjust the settings in each wheel well?

Please advise.
Hey Mike,

The issue that dberger1 was asking about wasn't actually lowering of the car with links, his car is already lowered on the links and he's concerned about getting his car aligned (to align or not).

Tony

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Old 09-12-2009 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TDwayne69
Hey Mike,

The issue that dberger1 was asking about wasn't actually lowering of the car with links, his car is already lowered on the links and he's concerned about getting his car aligned (to align or not).

Tony
Certainly. However I think I want to lower mine "on the links" but would luv a tutorial on how to do so. If its as easy as using/adjusting the stock parts, or bolting on others I am game.
Old 09-12-2009 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelB.
Certainly. However I think I want to lower mine "on the links" but would luv a tutorial on how to do so. If its as easy as using/adjusting the stock parts, or bolting on others I am game.

Hey Mike,

I installed mine myself, it took maybe 20 min. for the front and maybe 25 if that for the rear. Below are the instructions for 2007-2009 S Class without "ABC Sport" and a few installation pictures. Hopefully they will help you. Also the contact info for Adjustable Air Ride. Checkout his website, he has a pretty good gallery of customer cars.

John Vranic
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Adjustable Air Ride
Mercedes Benz 2007-2009 S Class
Without "ABC Sport" Instructions

Make sure key is out of ignition and no power is on.

Front:

1. Jack up each corner and locate ride height sensor straight inside wheel well.
2. Remove stock arms by using a small set of Vice Grips. Lock them on, not too tight, to the stock arm close
to the control arm side. Twist gently, may have to use your fingers as well, to push it off the nipple.
3. Set the new Adjustable Links so that they are equal in length. For front longer is lower.
Each 5mm longer then stock will lower approx. ½ - ¾ inch. Don’t have to lock them tight just snug.
4. Install Adjustable Links with long end to top. May need pliers to squeeze on.

Rear:

1. Jack up rear of Vehicle and support on stands.
2. Look above the Differential and locate the stock ride height sensor.
3. Remove the 2 10mm bolts that hold the senor in place. Use the sensor as leverage to remove the stock link.
4. To lower the rear Shorten the Link. Same as front, each 5mm shorter then stock will lower approx. ½ -
¾".
5. Attach Link to sensor and bolt back up to vehicle.
6. Attach other end and make sure the sensor arm is pointing up. I know its tight up there.

Once you have completed install start the vehicle. May have to move it forward and back and press the raise button to activate the suspension. Check level. If you are not happy you can easily re-adjust each link to lower more or less. Just remove the long side of the link by using a 10mm wrench instead of the Vice Grips. Give a little twist, pop it off, adjust and reinstall. After you are satisfied you may lock them tight but not mandatory. They will never move or rotate themselves.

Depending how low you make the vehicle a wheel alignment may be required to reduce tire wear. When doing one make sure to have the vehicle at the highest setting.
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Old 09-12-2009 | 10:10 PM
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Whoa! Now that is excellent. Thanks man.
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Whoa! Now that is excellent. Thanks man.
Hey Mike, anytime.

Tony

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Old 09-13-2009 | 10:56 AM
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Hi Mike:

I just lowered mine last week. It is as easy as it seems. It was so easy that I actually kept taking them on and off and played with different hieghts to determine what hieght/look I liked best.

I've read others changing the car's "attitude" by lowering the front a little more than the rear. I didn't like that effect/look. At this point I am 1" lower on all four corners. It keeps the car's original profile, just lower than the stock hieght. It works for me.

I read somewhere on this forum that I should take measurements (floor to top of wheel well) before I start, I did. It was very useful!!! It gives you a baseline to determine how low you've gone, particularly if you start playing with various hieghts.

As for alignment, I don't think I will need one, but its too early to tell. I've been thinking about getting it done, just in case... Besides, I can get it done for $60.00, worth the insurance.

Good luck with yours.

Ed
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That was definately not because of the lowering. Changing wheels to 21" would not affect any angle in the suspension - at the most a bit more "following ruts"
The lowering got your steering rack lower opposed to the steering arms - thus making the arms "shorter" - giving you more toe in making the car crazy on the road.
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[QUOTE=TDwayne69;3713677]Hola Mike,

instalé el mío yo mismo, me llevó quizás 20 minutos la parte delantera y quizás 25, si es que eso, la trasera. A continuación se encuentran las instrucciones para la Clase S 2007-2009 sin "ABC Sport" y algunas imágenes de instalación. Espero que te ayuden. También la información de contacto para Adjustable Air Ride. Visita su sitio web, tiene una galería bastante buena de autos de clientes.

John Vranic
604-780-7734
www.adjustableairride.com

Suspensión neumática ajustable
Mercedes Benz Clase S 2007-2009
Sin instrucciones de "ABC Sport"

Asegúrese de que la llave no esté en el encendido y que no haya energía.

Parte delantera:

1. Levante cada esquina y ubique el sensor de altura de manejo directamente dentro del hueco de la rueda.
2. Retire los brazos de serie usando un pequeño juego de mordazas. Asegúrelos, no demasiado apretados, al brazo de serie cerca
del lado del brazo de control. Gírelos suavemente, es posible que también tenga que usar los dedos, para empujarlo fuera de la boquilla.
3. Coloque los nuevos enlaces ajustables de modo que tengan la misma longitud. Para la parte delantera, cuanto más largo sea, más bajo.
Cada 5 mm más largo que el original bajará aproximadamente ½ - ¾ de pulgada. No es necesario bloquearlos con fuerza, solo ajustados.
4. Instale los enlaces ajustables con el extremo largo hacia arriba. Es posible que necesite alicates para apretarlos.

Parte trasera:

1. Levante la parte trasera del vehículo y apóyelo en soportes.
2. Mire por encima del diferencial y ubique el sensor de altura de manejo original.
3. Retire los 2 pernos de 10 mm que sostienen el sensor en su lugar. Use el sensor como palanca para quitar el enlace original.
4. Para bajar la parte trasera, acorte el enlace. Igual que el delantero, cada 5 mm más corto que el original bajará aproximadamente ½ -
¾".
5. Conecte el enlace al sensor y vuelva a atornillarlo al vehículo.
6. Conecte el otro extremo y asegúrese de que el brazo del sensor esté apuntando hacia arriba. Sé que está apretado allí.

Una vez que haya completado la instalación, encienda el vehículo. Es posible que tenga que moverlo hacia adelante y hacia atrás y presionar el botón de elevación para activar la suspensión. Verifique el nivel. Si no está satisfecho, puede reajustar fácilmente cada enlace para bajarlo más o menos. Simplemente retire el lado largo del enlace usando una llave de 10 mm en lugar de las mordazas. Gírelo un poco, sáquelo, ajústelo y vuelva a instalarlo. Una vez que esté satisfecho, puede bloquearlos bien, pero no es obligatorio. Nunca se moverán ni rotarán por sí solos.

Dependiendo de qué tan bajo haga el vehículo, puede ser necesaria una alineación de las ruedas para reducir el desgaste de los neumáticos. Al hacer una, asegúrese de tener el vehículo en la configuración más alta.


Good morning, I have a 2007 CL550 C216, I installed the download links from eBay, but I can't get the 4 corners to match. When I start the vehicle it returns to its usual height. Any help please?

Old 10-11-2024 | 02:25 PM
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[QUOTE=M273abc;9046656][QUOTE=TDwayne69;3713677]Hola Mike,

instalé el mío yo mismo, me llevó quizás 20 minutos la parte delantera y quizás 25, si es que eso, la trasera. A continuación se encuentran las instrucciones para la Clase S 2007-2009 sin "ABC Sport" y algunas imágenes de instalación. Espero que te ayuden. También la información de contacto para Ajustable Air Ride. Visita su sitio web, tiene una galería bastante buena de autos de clientes.

John Vranic
604-780-7734
www.adjustableairride.com
Suspensión neumática ajustable
Mercedes Benz Clase S 2007-2009
Sin instrucciones de "ABC Sport"

Asegúrese de que la llave no esté en el encendido y que no haya energía.

Parte delantera:

1. Levante cada esquina y ubique el sensor de altura de manejo directamente dentro del hueco de la rueda.
2. Retire los brazos de serie usando un pequeño juego de mordazas. Asegúrelos, no demasiado apretados, al brazo de serie cerca
del lado del brazo de control. Gírelos suavemente, es posible que también tenga que usar los dedos, para empujarlo fuera de la boquilla.
3. Coloque los nuevos enlaces ajustables de modo que tengan la misma longitud. Para la parte delantera, cuanto más largo sea, más bajo.
Cada 5 mm más largo que el original bajará aproximadamente ½ - ¾ de pulgada. No es necesario bloquearlos con fuerza, solo ajustados.
4. Instale los enlaces ajustables con el extremo largo hacia arriba. Es posible que necesite alicates para apretarlos.

Parte trasera:

1. Levante la parte trasera del vehículo y apóyelo en soportes.
2. Mire por encima del diferencial y ubique el sensor de altura de manejo original.
3. Retire los 2 pernos de 10 mm que sostienen el sensor en su lugar. Use el sensor como palanca para quitar el enlace original.
4. Para bajar la parte trasera, corte el enlace. Igual que el delantero, cada 5 mm más corto que el original bajará aproximadamente ½ -
¾".
5. Conecte el enlace al sensor y vuelva a atornillarlo al vehículo.
6. Conecte el otro extremo y asegúrese de que el brazo del sensor esté apuntando hacia arriba. Sé que está apretado allí.

Una vez que haya completado la instalación, encienda el vehículo. Es posible que tenga que moverlo hacia adelante y hacia atrás y presione el botón de elevación para activar la suspensión. satisfecho, puede reajustar fácilmente cada enlace para bajarlo más o menos. Simplemente retire el lado largo del enlace usando una llave de 10 mm en lugar de las mordazas. Gírelo un poco, sáquelo, ajústelo y vuelva a instalarlo. Puede bloquearlos bien, pero no es obligatorio. Nunca se moverán ni rotarán por sí solos.

Dependiendo de qué tan bajo haga el vehículo, puede ser necesaria una alineación de las ruedas para reducir el desgaste de los neumáticos. el vehículo en la configuración más alta.


Good morning, I have a 2007 CL550 C216, I installed the download links from eBay, but I can't get the 4 corners to match. When I start the vehicle it returns to its usual height. Any help please?

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