S or SL airmatic link?
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You mean on the front? Then it would have to be an S, since no SLs come with airmatic, right?
I knew that the older S class had a rear link that was actually adjustable. IMO, it was still a pain in the rear to install so I prefer to simply slightly bend the mounting plate.
For the fronts, I used to take my old metal ones and press them straight. That gave the length needed. Also, you can tear the welded bolt on there and then go to a nut and bolt with proper spacer and locking. If you have the newer plastic ones, then they are very mod unfriendly
I knew that the older S class had a rear link that was actually adjustable. IMO, it was still a pain in the rear to install so I prefer to simply slightly bend the mounting plate.
For the fronts, I used to take my old metal ones and press them straight. That gave the length needed. Also, you can tear the welded bolt on there and then go to a nut and bolt with proper spacer and locking. If you have the newer plastic ones, then they are very mod unfriendly
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BTW, I just thought of it. The newer S class has airmatic on some models. Try that linka nd see. If not, I am pretty sure the old ones are not gonna work.
HEY!! Just understand what you are doing if you use washers. I have used them nd everything else. I was also in one of the cars early on that failed on the freeway. The driver side just DUMPED at 80. Ahhhhhh but MB and their warranties.......
HEY!! Just understand what you are doing if you use washers. I have used them nd everything else. I was also in one of the cars early on that failed on the freeway. The driver side just DUMPED at 80. Ahhhhhh but MB and their warranties.......
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BTW, I just thought of it. The newer S class has airmatic on some models. Try that linka nd see. If not, I am pretty sure the old ones are not gonna work.
HEY!! Just understand what you are doing if you use washers. I have used them nd everything else. I was also in one of the cars early on that failed on the freeway. The driver side just DUMPED at 80. Ahhhhhh but MB and their warranties.......
HEY!! Just understand what you are doing if you use washers. I have used them nd everything else. I was also in one of the cars early on that failed on the freeway. The driver side just DUMPED at 80. Ahhhhhh but MB and their warranties.......
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2015 S212
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