Ways of lowering your CLS - Benzworld.org

Markdm3 · 05-19-2006, 07:43 AM

I am taking delivery of my CLS this week and wanted to know who has lowered theirs and how? I understand this a lowering module as an option but has anyone done something different than that?

spinsonic · 05-19-2006, 12:31 PM

you can get it lowered by the dealers... They lowered my e500 free =)

Just complain the ride height is too and seem unstable.

ekovalsky · 05-20-2006, 11:00 PM

No lucking getting any of the local dealers to do it, but you can do it yourself pretty easily and for basically free.

Up front, washers / spacers are added to the brackets for the Airmatic control rods on each side -- the effect is to lengthen these brackets which lowers the front suspension.

In the rear, there is a single control rod anchored to an aluminum bracket, which in turn is secured by two screws through a piece of steel. Shifting this bracket towards the ground / trunk will lower the rear suspension. The bracket is relocated by notching the existing holes in the steel and securing in the new position.

It is very important to make sure the brackets are securely fastened after the modifications. If this is done than the changes should be very safe, and also easy to reverse if necessary.

Parts and tools I used:

6mm metric washers (steel)
6mm tension nuts
dremel with tungsten carbide cutting bit
socket driver and ratchet

Drops of 0.8" - 1" are obtainable with this technique, to go lower you'll need either an expensive electronics module (like Kleeman or Carlsson) or replacement brackets / links.

ekovalsky · 05-21-2006, 01:21 AM

Pictures of modifications done on my vehicle

ekovalsky · 05-21-2006, 11:08 PM

And a few pics of the lowered CLS55 with Vellano VSM with PZero Nero 255/30-20 & 305/25-20, Lorinser roof spoiler, and Huper Optik 30 tint. Color is graphite Designo.

Shane24 · 06-01-2006, 11:30 PM

The drop looks great. How many spacers/washers did you use?? Also, how big was the notch that you made??

Is looks very straight forward, but any other tips/hints?

Thanks!
Shane

nporet · 06-01-2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinsonic

you can get it lowered by the dealers... They lowered my e500 free =)

Just complain the ride height is too and seem unstable.

you mean just with the stardiag?? can any dealer do it?

FPF422 · 06-02-2006, 02:47 PM

Remind me... Why did I buy a SLK? The CLS is too beautiful( if something like that is possible)

gbmotorsport · 06-04-2006, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekovalsky

And a few pics of the lowered CLS55 with Vellano VSM with PZero Nero 255/30-20 & 305/25-20, Lorinser roof spoiler, and Huper Optik 30 tint. Color is graphite Designo.

where can I get those rims ? Nice set up.

gino

gbmotorsport · 06-04-2006, 01:31 AM

ekovalsy.....I found the website, thank you...

Oh and the mods work well. Great tip!!!!!! I had nothing to do so I went for it and it was simple.

That mod took only 60 minutes to do and the results are the same. I just redrilled a hole next to the original in the back unit (located on the driver side rear at the inner axle pivot) and installed 6mm flat washer to hide the other hole and it looks OEM. I will drive back to the shop later today and check the allignment. I do not need the dealer to drop anymore. lol..

I used 2 washers upfront not 3 and it even out the rear. I remeasured from the side step and it dropped even front and rear.

thank you again

gino