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Old 05-06-2008, 01:01 PM
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Lowering your W220 using links

I know everyone on here has heard this a million times but......has anyone heard of (http://www.adjustableairride.com/)

I hear everyone saying how good it is, and how cheap it is. Are there any negatives to using this product? Is there anyone that has used these lowering links over a long period of time?

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some guys are doing the same thing with washers. Id image there isnt no real risks involved, because your just tricking the cars computer, if the links fail whats the worst that could happen? the car just rises back up to oem level.
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IDK my car looks pretty low at least I think it does
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Originally Posted by donjuan45i
whats the worst that could happen? the car just rises back up to oem level.
I heard the car actually goes all the way DOWN which could be extremely damaging and very dangerious if you're doing... 80MPH? But that might be wrong maybe the car goes all the way UP?
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Originally Posted by Oxygen
I heard the car actually goes all the way DOWN which could be extremely damaging and very dangerious if you're doing... 80MPH? But that might be wrong maybe the car goes all the way UP?
Don't be silly...

The A/R links go in the exact same place as the factory links... Ever heard of them "falling off"?

Yes I have them on my car and they have been there for a while now...No complaints..
Like I said .. they go exactly where the factory one's went..

I actually have them on the front only.. because my car came with an adjustable rear.. Hmmmm I wonder why that is......
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Links which I prefer and have used on multiple MB's or AD AR is fine too.
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Don't be silly...


I actually have them on the front only.. because my car came with an adjustable rear.. Hmmmm I wonder why that is......
I believe the rears are all adjustible.
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had the links in for about 6 months...i think...no complaints here...and john from adjustable air ride is an excellent guy to do business with...he actually local so he installed the links for me personally...adjusted them a few times too ...nothing can beat "electronic coilovers"
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Thanks for all the feedback
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so how much lower will it sit with these fitted?
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so how much lower will it sit with these fitted?
They are adjustable so you can pretty much sit your car on top of the wheels if you want...
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When I dumpped my 500 the tires were bald in like 3months on the inside is there any way to fix the camber??? 3inch drop front and 2 1/2 rear on links
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Originally Posted by #1dad408
When I dumpped my 500 the tires were bald in like 3months on the inside is there any way to fix the camber??? 3inch drop front and 2 1/2 rear on links
Yes.. you have to get an alignment... There is a bolt kit that you will need normally they will do it anyway to try to get it in spec.. but if its slammed. then you cant do anything but get better tires.
My tires last much longer since I kitted my front end.

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