DIY “ HOW TO LOWERING YOUR MERCEDES FOR FREE” W221 S550 S-Class Airmatic
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- DIY video on how to Lower a Mercedes S550 with Airmatic using washers and modifying rear bracket. If you have washers around your garage or tool box, you can give your Mercedes mild drop. The modification will minimize wheel gap anywhere from .5 to .8
if you have aftermarket wheels and OEM it will give your vehicle a more aggressive look.
L Notes:
Rule of thumb To lower Mercedes
Front suspension
* When lengthening the front links the car Lowers
Rear suspension
* When shortened the Rear links the car will Lower
The Front and Rear adjustments work opposite directions to lower the vehicle.
(This video and mod was done on a w221 with airmatic model with 3 links total 2 in front and 1 in the rear. The rear bracket can be adjusted to lower vehicle.
For Mercedes models with ABC /4 independent links , you will need lowering links because the rears cannot be shortened because of the design of links.)
Dude…… I added 3 washers to my 2006 CLS and love it. I have an after market module that I can change the ride heights in a flash. My car is lowered at 0 miles an hour but then raises up a 1 1/2” at 9mph. So badass. Thank you so much. Way easier than replacing the links
What module do you use?
Hello do you happen to know what module? Might work for my 07 s550
For the rear links how i have to do ? I did not understand how
so imma say this.... if your fastener doesn't allow the bolt to come through the fastener and just sits on top of the bolt with no threads exposed , youre gonna have a catastrophic collapse of the air struts but go ahed and look cool til the thousands of dollars of repair hit that pocket.... sketchy as hell to be doing on a benz....
I’ve lowered mine using OEM diagnostics. I used to work at Mercedes. You can get into the airmatic module and recaliabrate the ride height to the lowest allowed setting. The vehicle will still raise to full height with the raise button in the cabin for moments you need to clear big dips and bumps.
Yes I have also recently used with my diagnostic scanner with my links to lower exactly how I wanted . Works great!
How?
I know I'm really late asking here, but what model do you have, that you were able to do that with? One of the Mercs I own, is a 2013 S65 AMG, is that something I can do with that car?
@GonZaWoRx what car do you have that worked on?
@JesusDisciple916 07!
Excellent videos man really appreciate the time you take to make these. I just picked up a 2013 S550 so these will be very useful. Keep it up, subbed!
Thx man Appreciate it! Nice !! Just doing what I normally do and hope helps someone.
I know how hard trying to find content on Euros sometimes , digging thru google and forums it’s like pulling teeth.
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Want to see more vids on S class! Hard to info, content, mods etc
Thx appreciate it! Have more content working on right now for all the w221 S class Build. Doing some front end , headlights , panels, brakes DIY
Sorry i cant speak.. but whats up with that fender in the front ?
Have you looked into the lowering module they sell for s550 w221?
Yes I actually am getting a module not sure which one. I had links befoee on my Cl500 , they were alright. You have a module?
How many inches does it lower it
I have to check but if I recall it was three quarters not anything drastic. If you want lower I would suggest lowering links. I have them on mine. Lowering module would also be great but more pricey.
Please keep making w221 videos! Very useful!!!
Thx appreciate it ! Im working on few DIY projects now on wheel fitment, interior and exterior mods and repair.
@@GonZaWoRx PERFECT! You just got yourself a new subscriber!
Thx for the support !
when u added the washers, did u have to program anything? or was it just like a plug in play type thing
Pretty much add washers then cycle the suspension button few times till it settles
Will it work on 2007 sl550 ???
This is freaking genius !!! Thank you
No puedes traducir al español ?
Any changes in ride comfort with this half inch drop
I didn’t feel any difference with half inch. The airmatic just makes ride smooth. Even with lowering more with the links maybe a little , but these cars just float.
It’s more of different driving habits when you approach bumps or curbs, because the car so long. Mainly the rims you feel difference and front bumper when start lowering more than 1inch.
Did you have to do wheelaignment or was it okey?
No your fine without alignment. The Mercedes air and abc suspensions constantly adjust up and down nornally
Unless your removing suspension components or dropping it really low to point you have camber then it’s always good to do alignment.
@@GonZaWoRx thank you🙏🏻.. does it harm the suspension or is it bad for the struts if you lower it with washers?
@@LONELYcheeseBOX
The modification is pretty minimal as far as lowering goes. It’s when you try to over do it and add more washers than shown or adjust rear bracket to drop very low is when things can get damaged.
I think if you want to go low inch and over you should get links or module.
@@GonZaWoRx thank you so much, nice video btw! I added the washers to my car but it didn’t get any lower☹️ it is so high
@@LONELYcheeseBOX you have the same model car or different model? Also the thickness of the washers also makes difference. Make sure car is on flat even surface and install washers first on then cycle your air suspension button 2-3 times after for it to settle even height.
Love to see more mods for the s class I have a s63 an I was trying to find a way to lower it
I found another way to lower the car and raising using a OBD2 scanner without using links or washers. I’m going make another video , I have been getting some request.
Will this also work on a w220?
Yes
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Thx
What size and thickness of the washers do you use though ???
I believe they are 1/4 washers 5-6mm thick. Just make sure the hole is large enough for bolt to go thru but small enough area for the nut to tighten down. 5-6mm will roughly drop 20mm. Some cars may vary , but gives you idea
That's just stupid.. With star or other coding device you can lower it just where you want it. I have the same car and i have coding app in my phone and i can adjust the suspension so much lower about in 10mins..
What app is that and how much is it?
@@GonZaWoRx icarscan and you can read codes with it and do so much to your car just using your phone and obd reader. It was 3 years ago something between 250-300 euros. You can choose 5 free car models when you buy it.
Thanks definitely interested in something like that. I have been looking into a star type scan tool to clear codes and turn off and on but didn’t know it can also lower vehicle as well.
@@GonZaWoRx yeah many tools can do that if they get through the security that some cars have.. if they got air suspension there is program controlling it so you can cheat it a little ;)
mezqurize I see thanks for the info. I will definitely look into this