S-Class (W221) 2007-2013: S 320 CDI, S 350, S 450, S 500, S 550, S 420 CDI, S 600

Ordered loweirng links

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jul 4, 2015 | 04:09 PM
  #51  
WHPH28's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 207
From: Maryland
Depends on the weather
Originally Posted by 1bad540
Did you do them yourself?
Yes...
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2015 | 03:20 PM
  #52  
1bad540's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 185
From: Newyork
s550 Diamond white amg pano
Ive done lots a bmws never a benz, seems the fronts are like a brembo, pop the oins and the rattle clip and slide them back down, the rears you need to pull the caliper off? I assume the bolts are behind? do you know what size the bolts are? also did your wheels take the factory lugs? or you needed new ones? Looks great Im preparing to do a little modding myself.
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2015 | 03:28 PM
  #53  
WHPH28's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 207
From: Maryland
Depends on the weather
It's easy. Just pull the caliper bolts, I think 7mm if I remember correctly and anti rattle clip. I pulled them off and just slid them back in as I wanted to inspect my rotors also. You should be able to just slide them out in place.

No, I had to use shorter lug nuts. They are 28mm.
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2015 | 03:32 PM
  #54  
1bad540's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 185
From: Newyork
s550 Diamond white amg pano
Ohh, why shorter lugs?
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2015 | 03:34 PM
  #55  
WHPH28's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 207
From: Maryland
Depends on the weather
Most aftermarket wheels take the shorter lug nuts as oem are too long.
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2015 | 07:43 PM
  #56  
1bad540's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 185
From: Newyork
s550 Diamond white amg pano
Interesting, how do u know which bolts to get?
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2015 | 07:57 PM
  #57  
WHPH28's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 207
From: Maryland
Depends on the weather
Originally Posted by 1bad540
Interesting, how do u know which bolts to get?
28mm seems to be the size for a majority of the aftermarket wheels. When you buy new wheels they will tell you what size you need. I used 28mm for 2 different sets of wheels for my 550 and 600. Keep spare oem lug nuts in your trunk because if you get a flat you will need them if you put the spare on.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2015 | 12:35 PM
  #58  
1bad540's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 185
From: Newyork
s550 Diamond white amg pano
so I got my wheels and tires ordered and also the ake pads and new sensors, can I get these same lowering links you have? Or mine is air s I need diff ones?
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 8, 2015 | 12:39 PM
  #59  
saeki1's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
2013 S550
Originally Posted by 1bad540
so I got my wheels and tires ordered and also the ake pads and new sensors, can I get these same lowering links you have? Or mine is air s I need diff ones?
Call the dealer, give them your vin, and ask if your car has ABC or Airmatic suspension.
Airmatic comes with 3 rods and ABC comes with 4. One he posted here is for Airmatic(without ABC suspension).
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2015 | 12:51 PM
  #60  
1bad540's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 185
From: Newyork
s550 Diamond white amg pano
mines airmatic.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2015 | 01:47 PM
  #61  
WHPH28's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 207
From: Maryland
Depends on the weather
Originally Posted by saeki1
Call the dealer, give them your vin, and ask if your car has ABC or Airmatic suspension.
Airmatic comes with 3 rods and ABC comes with 4. One he posted here is for Airmatic(without ABC suspension).
This is correct.
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2015 | 05:43 PM
  #62  
1bad540's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 185
From: Newyork
s550 Diamond white amg pano
Ok so I can order the ones you posted a link for? those should work on my car right? are those generally the ones to go with?
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2015 | 05:48 PM
  #63  
WHPH28's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 207
From: Maryland
Depends on the weather
Originally Posted by 1bad540
Ok so I can order the ones you posted a link for? those should work on my car right? are those generally the ones to go with?
Correct, if you have airmatic and not ABS the ones posted are the ones to get.

These, Ghostlinks, etc. There are many manufacturers and prices vary by 1 or 200.00. If you pop off one of your oem links you will see how cheap it is....lighter than a pencil. If I was a good machinist I would just make them because it can't cost much to produce them vs the price they are sold for.
Reply
Old Jul 9, 2015 | 05:54 PM
  #64  
WHPH28's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 207
From: Maryland
Depends on the weather
Here are the ghost links that people on here have went with also for airmatic:

http://www.ghostmotorsports.com/ghos...-airmatic.html
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2015 | 09:16 AM
  #65  
1bad540's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 185
From: Newyork
s550 Diamond white amg pano
Looks like the ones you got are pretty good quality? would you get those again?
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2015 | 05:18 PM
  #66  
WHPH28's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 207
From: Maryland
Depends on the weather
Originally Posted by 1bad540
Looks like the ones you got are pretty good quality? would you get those again?
Yup, I would definitely buy them again.
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2015 | 09:17 PM
  #67  
Bamzilla's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 85
Likes: 2
2013 S550 - Diamond White
Am I following this right? All you need to lower an S550 with Airmatic is a new set of links!?
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2015 | 08:36 AM
  #68  
WHPH28's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 207
From: Maryland
Depends on the weather
Originally Posted by Bamzilla
Am I following this right? All you need to lower an S550 with Airmatic is a new set of links!?
That is correct and about 2-30 minutes of your time.
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2015 | 05:26 PM
  #69  
Bamzilla's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 85
Likes: 2
2013 S550 - Diamond White
Originally Posted by WHPH28
That is correct and about 2-30 minutes of your time.
Holy crap! This is a monumental revelation coming from the world of spring clamps and lowing springs.

Thanks for the info! You are the harbinger of rad news.
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2015 | 07:17 PM
  #70  
WHPH28's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 207
From: Maryland
Depends on the weather
yeah....pretty simple to lower the w221.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:29 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE