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mjohn50n 03-02-2019 10:53 AM

DIY KW Coil Overs?
 
Anyone take this on them selves?

12CLS63 03-15-2019 05:53 PM

I did this with the evoklass kit which is the same deal. Easy as pie. Did the front and rears in about 2 hours. Rears are obviously just lowering links on the w218 cars.

mjohn50n 03-18-2019 09:46 PM


Originally Posted by 12CLS63 (Post 7706516)
I did this with the evoklass kit which is the same deal. Easy as pie. Did the front and rears in about 2 hours. Rears are obviously just lowering links on the w218 cars.

Did you need to bring them in to get the springs on or off?

12CLS63 03-18-2019 09:55 PM


Originally Posted by mjohn50n (Post 7708932)
Did you need to bring them in to get the springs on or off?

The front shock assembly? No, but I have a coil spring compressor. You can rent one from AutoZone if you don't have one. Don't need one to put them together, but do to take apart the stockers.

mjohn50n 03-18-2019 09:56 PM

Perfect, thank you!

12CLS63 03-18-2019 11:46 PM

No problem. If you decide you want to do it let me know and I can help you out with a video chat or something if you need it. I can tell you the springs and tools you'll need so you don't end up taking it apart and putting it back together 3 times before you actually get it all accomplished, lol.

12CLS63 03-19-2019 02:05 AM

https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbfanaticsfsft/?fref=nf

This FB group has a guy selling HR springs and rear links for an E63 that'll work with your car for $450 canadian. About $337 US. Not adjustable up front but should give you a 3/4" front drop if that's good enough.

mjohn50n 03-19-2019 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by 12CLS63 (Post 7709071)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbfanaticsfsft/?fref=nf

This FB group has a guy selling HR springs and rear links for an E63 that'll work with your car for $450 canadian. About $337 US. Not adjustable up front but should give you a 3/4" front drop if that's good enough.


I looked at those as my first option, but I really want the ability to adjust the height.

mjohn50n 04-02-2019 08:36 PM

This was literally one of the easiest mods Ive ever done.

12CLS63 04-02-2019 11:42 PM


Originally Posted by mjohn50n (Post 7722084)
This was literally one of the easiest mods Ive ever done.

I think putting on stickers is slightly easier, but only slightly. Post some pics of the finished product.

Quick VR-4 07-11-2019 02:28 PM

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...1217c300ba.jpg
Just wrapped up installing this kit on my 14 CLS63 AMG-S. There was another member with a write-up on installing H&R Springs that I went by that was extremely helpful. Took about 3-4 hours per side because the KW Sleeve kit required taking the AMG strut apart and removing the factory spring perch. Hardest part is compressing the springs because that can be a little more on the dangerous side since it is practically a ticking timebomb due to the pressure. Anyone with basic tools and wrenching skills could do this no problem. Rear is sitting a little high in the pic due to angle of driveway, but like the overall look much better than the 4x4 look from factory.


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