SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Struts for AMG Mode
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Struts for AMG Mode
Hi all I have a 2005 SL65 AMG.
I have a front right strut that has gone bad with leaks. I wanted to know if r230 struts for sl500/sl600 struts also work on the AMG R230? Or if not how is it possible to rebuild/DIY struts? I saw there are replacement boots, ball joints etc.
helhans.de says the struts are interchangeable across R230 AMG/non-AMG, just looking for a second opinion. Thanks
I have a front right strut that has gone bad with leaks. I wanted to know if r230 struts for sl500/sl600 struts also work on the AMG R230? Or if not how is it possible to rebuild/DIY struts? I saw there are replacement boots, ball joints etc.
helhans.de says the struts are interchangeable across R230 AMG/non-AMG, just looking for a second opinion. Thanks
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Maybe the differences are are very minor but I don’t want to introduce unforeseen suspension/handling issues by going this route.
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The springs are different between the two versions of struts. The shocks may be different as well.
In the video I am bouncing the suspension of an SL500. I can not make my SL55 bounce as easily or as much.
In the video I am bouncing the suspension of an SL500. I can not make my SL55 bounce as easily or as much.
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There are lots of variables that can affect the bounce test. Give Arnott a call. They can explain the differences since they rebuild and are very familiar. The AMG and non-AMG parts are different so there may be a difference. Arnott Doug is on this forum so reach out to him.
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I can't think of anything that can materially affect the bounce test other than the shocks and springs. Am I missing something? Possibly bushings, but that SL in the video has just 50K miles, while my '55 has 105K and would be comparatively looser.
I'm interested in what Doug has to say about the difference between the AMG and regular struts.
I'm interested in what Doug has to say about the difference between the AMG and regular struts.
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Could be many things though like suspension settings, ride height, etc, etc. Could be internal springs that are softer but could be the internal valving of the hydraulics. Lots to learn about on these even having been an owner for so long. I've never personally dissected one of the struts. You could be right that the internal springs are stiffer and the rebound is also set differently.
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With the engine shut off the all four locking valves are closed and hydraulically isolate each of the four struts. So in this case a bounce test with an ABC car is no different from a test with a conventional suspension.
Still hope to hear from Doug. I suppose he can quantify how much stiffer the AMG strut is.
Still hope to hear from Doug. I suppose he can quantify how much stiffer the AMG strut is.
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Are both vehicles the same height from the ground to the fender? If the 55 is lower, that can have an effect and will have less bounce than the vehicle that is higher.
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The bounce test is affected by the spring and shock characteristics. I don't see how the length of the strut would change those. At any rate, to my slight annoyance the '55 is a little bit higher.
