Want to lowering my S500 W220
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S500 W220 Sport w/ Black Lorinser LM5(Sold), CLS500 Designo Edition, Kleeman effect w/ Kleeman Exh
Want to lowering my S500 W220
Im looking to lower my 01 S500. With the airmatic suspension, Eibach wants $1400. Any advice??
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You have a few options here.
1) Dealer - DIS Machine.
2) Brabus - Assuming you have Airmatic - It'll be more than the Eibachs though.
3) Brabus - Asumming you have ABC - It'll be a few hairs more than the Eibachs.
I don't remember the other options, but I know there are more.
1) Dealer - DIS Machine.
2) Brabus - Assuming you have Airmatic - It'll be more than the Eibachs though.
3) Brabus - Asumming you have ABC - It'll be a few hairs more than the Eibachs.
I don't remember the other options, but I know there are more.
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S500 W220 Sport w/ Black Lorinser LM5(Sold), CLS500 Designo Edition, Kleeman effect w/ Kleeman Exh
Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
You have a few options here.
1) Dealer - DIS Machine.
2) Brabus - Assuming you have Airmatic - It'll be more than the Eibachs though.
3) Brabus - Asumming you have ABC - It'll be a few hairs more than the Eibachs.
I don't remember the other options, but I know there are more.
1) Dealer - DIS Machine.
2) Brabus - Assuming you have Airmatic - It'll be more than the Eibachs though.
3) Brabus - Asumming you have ABC - It'll be a few hairs more than the Eibachs.
I don't remember the other options, but I know there are more.
Do you know how many inches the Dealer's - DIS machine may drop my car?
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S500 W220 Sport w/ Black Lorinser LM5(Sold), CLS500 Designo Edition, Kleeman effect w/ Kleeman Exh
Originally Posted by ericktu
my place threw in some brackets and did it for free for me when i got my wheels. i forgot what are the brand of the brackets though they were like 400?
Who did the install for you? Im from the Bay Area..do you know of any places out here?
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Originally Posted by ttt408
Who did the install for you? Im from the Bay Area..do you know of any places out here?
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Check this thread I posted a while ago. If you are handy with tools it is almost free to lower an airmatic suspension.
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/91797-using-washers-drop-car.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/91797-using-washers-drop-car.html
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I see the eibach one on ebay for 855. buy it now.
Search for s600 lowering
The washer method leaves some room for error, and level stance can be a problem also. The washers aren't the problem, if you bend the little bracket which is very easy then the car will be unlevel.
Search for s600 lowering
The washer method leaves some room for error, and level stance can be a problem also. The washers aren't the problem, if you bend the little bracket which is very easy then the car will be unlevel.
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AMG E55, Stage 1, Strait Pipe from Primary Cats
Originally Posted by fkong777
Check this thread I posted a while ago. If you are handy with tools it is almost free to lower an airmatic suspension.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=91797
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=91797
. I am with ya all the way..Did my benz the same way as I laugh all the the way to the bank(LOL) !PS. Your ride sits perfect
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S500 W220 Sport w/ Black Lorinser LM5(Sold), CLS500 Designo Edition, Kleeman effect w/ Kleeman Exh
Originally Posted by fkong777
Check this thread I posted a while ago. If you are handy with tools it is almost free to lower an airmatic suspension.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=91797
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=91797
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AMG E55, Stage 1, Strait Pipe from Primary Cats
Originally Posted by ttt408
fkong777, thanks for the great info. Im guessing TSW and RBTech kit is the same conversion? Im just a little concerned about blowing out the shocks as some members has mentioned...have you had any problems with yours so far?
It is a simple deal. If you do not feel comfortable with it.. Bust that check book out and do it the other way. I do not know what else to tell ya. best of luck !
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If you are really uncomfortable about blowing shocks.. I lowered it for a year now and no problem.
you can always buy a extra set of OEM L-bracket with the ball joint. Just pop it back in before you ship it off to the dealer.
you can always buy a extra set of OEM L-bracket with the ball joint. Just pop it back in before you ship it off to the dealer.
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Here is the linkage part if you choose to buy a new one to mod it. $30 per linkage at MB parts dept.
pic 1 - Part and part no.
pic 2 - The modification need to extend the stud. so you can add washers to the stud.
pic 1 - Part and part no.
pic 2 - The modification need to extend the stud. so you can add washers to the stud.
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ttt408> call Zim Gwee before I claim you on my tax return 
... It sounds like topline is on board with fkong777,dtxmob,gtbs600,and myself. Now go do it and no more wishy washy b.s. !
Shwooooo.. Got it off my chest now. no offense.
... It sounds like topline is on board with fkong777,dtxmob,gtbs600,and myself. Now go do it and no more wishy washy b.s. ! Shwooooo.. Got it off my chest now. no offense.
