W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Want a DIY for home made adjustable lowering links?

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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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Want a DIY for home made adjustable lowering links?

Anyone want a DIY for homemade, inexpensive lowering links?

I made some yesterday for ~$30, and can pictures, part numbers, and a DIY on making them...

-J
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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wait - did you copy them from someone?


LOL - I'm KIDDING! show it up!
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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wait - did you copy them from someone?


LOL - I'm KIDDING! show it up!
Ha!


No, didn't copy anyone.


I doubt any of the vendors here use parts from Home Depot to build their products.
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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Ha!


No, didn't copy anyone.


I doubt any of the vendors here use parts from Home Depot to build their products.

post it up! do we need to shoot video?
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the shop i goto in SJ charged me 1 hours labor to STAR lower -
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post it up! do we need to shoot video?
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Damn no more text's about cool stuff?!?!
Cause he will make a kit and sell for $50
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post up your results and DIY
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Damn no more text's about cool stuff?!?!
I sent you a text earlier, no response...

Originally Posted by djrabbi
Or gmail
Last time I sent you a message you logged off!
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Check my recent post, I did a step by step with photos how I did mine!
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