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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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Lowering sl55

Hi guys, not long had my first merc witch is a sl55 and I already want to lower it, I've tried looking as I geuss some one will of asked this question already but how comes you couldent just swap the front and rear links over ? And if it's that Low use the setting that raises it for driving around and then dumping it when I park. Just thought il ask before I fabricate something

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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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use lowering links they can be sourced for about 100 to 150.
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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Okay mate cheers, il have a look for them
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 01:25 PM
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 03:48 PM
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I would not fit links, use a module, mine has links and it has ruined the ride
and feels unsafe at high speeds.
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Cool and I found a set on eBay thanks bud, and had any one tried just swapping the standard links over ? And while we're on this topic I checked the dipstick on the fluid res earlyer and now it dose some dance when I put in in reverse and steer :/
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