Replacing the ENTIRE Air Suspension on my Cheap W220 S-Class for Under $800!
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- The air suspension on my $2k 200,000 mile S500 was completely shot. Normally this would break the bank, but thanks to today's sponsor, MaXpeedingRods, we're going to replace the entire suspension for under $800!
You can get the parts featured in the video here:
Front strut:
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Rear strut:
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Compressor:
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Check out the first video in the series here! • $2000 Mercedes S-Class...
Shortcuts:
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Strut Noise Mystery
1:58 - Venting Air System
2:33 - Front Right Strut
3:21 - Front Right Electrical Connector
4:49 - Front Right Removal
7:00 - Front Right Install
10:49 - How to install new air line fittings
12:56 - Front Right Air Line
13:50 - Front Left Removal
17:55 - Strut Comparisons (Front)
18:27 - Front Left Install
20:38 - Front Electrical Connectors
21:46 - Rear Interior Trim
22:59 - Rear Top Nuts
26:01 - Rear Electrical Connectors
28:18 - Rear Strut Removals
32:40 - Strut Comparisons (Rear)
32:54 - Rear Strut Installs
34:05 - Rear Left Install
36:50 - Rear Right Install
39:55 - Rear Suspension Torques
41:57 - Rear Strut Wiring
45:21 - Rear Air Lines
45:52 - Re-pressurizing Struts
46:03 - Final Strut Torques
47:09 - Interior Trim Reinstall
50:01 - Airing Up and Overnight Check
50:24 - Outro and Final Thoughts
Always be sure to double check torque specs, they can vary with vehicle options.
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Talk about living on the edge! That strut was one bolt from disaster! 😂
Yeah, I'm glad it didn't damage the strut tower! It's crazy what people will send on down the road, especially since those must have broken during the installation.
Before doing this, I recommend seeking out someone who has done this and drive their car. I did not like how it changed the ride, so I chose to repair. Luckily, it turned out cheaper than the conversion for me. Only a level sensor and the compressor was bad, but I'm sure today those parts cost more than they did five years ago.
I watch a lot of car mechanic’s videos, I w personally think yours are the best .😊
Thank you very much!
I agree with the previous commenter that your video is really impressive. You went from step to step calmly, and everything was clearly explained. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I went with Arnot struts in the front and I am only replaceing the two front shocks. The rear was reaplaced but a shop a few years ago.
Your work is meticulous. Honestly impressed, you broke no 24 year old plastic.
Thank you!
great video, looked at price for air struts, great pricing , will be looking at them in the future.
After having searched on the internet, the average price for a re-manufactured strut with 2 years warranty is about 500 Euros. I do wonder how long the cheap struts you fitted will last. Please keep us informed. Thank you.
This was a great video! I sent it to my cousin who's going to buy from Maxpeeding rods! Thanks
Really kool Thnks for making a video on the S500 natual Asperated V8 and no turbo😀 also how is the best way to clean the headlight or a replacement of OEM
For headlight cleaning I would look into a restoration or polishing kit like those from Mothers, Turtle Wax, or Meguiars
Great video, and your work and presentation of your work is excellent. I just worry about those struts, I don't think they'll last, and you may have to replace one or more soon as I feel you get what you pay for. Nevertheless I used your video as a guide and went with the Arnott struts
Thank you, I'm glad the video helped you out!
Found you on instagram today, the algo recommended a video of yours while I was doom scrolling reels. Immediately subscribed. Cheers!
That's awesome, thank you!
Good work. I have a 2000 I work on a lot. It is old and even the wires (particularly to the headlights) have flaked to bare wire. I don't think I had to take interior trim out to get to that last bolt on the rear strut. The biggest pain I ran into was figuring out how to work the electrical connector on the front strut. Something I'm wondering... can you get to the plug to the rear struts from the trunk??? I'm going to have to check that next time I change a rear strut again..... which I hope will be never. LOL.
I've also seen the wire sheathing flaking off in headlights, both in Mercedes and Audis I've worked on. Luckily the rest of the wiring seems to hold up better!
I think removing the trim for the rear struts is optional, but it made it easier to torque the bolts to spec.
I didn't look for the plugs from inside the trunk, but it's likely you could get to them! I don't think it would make the install much easier, except maybe to connect and disconnect them (they were pretty tight on mine).
@@frenchineer I had some bare wires going to the air compressor that had flaked off. It is probably so much heat exposure. As far as the nuts go, I didn't torque anything...LOL. I probably should have. Yeah, that was all I was thinking with wondering if the wires were accessible from the trunk.... just to pull it up inside the trunk and unhook the fasteners. What kills me is the little plastic parts that crack, like the seat trim, vent trim and such. And, then they want a fortune for molded plastic parts that probably have about as much effort put into them as a Coke bottle. A guy could probably get rich making some plastic molds for trim parts. One other plastic part that if you have not already replaced it is the locking mechanism that locks the car in park. Those break and you have to fully break it to get home. I bought a replacement metal piece that will replace it in the gear shifter. I took it apart to get the old one out, and now I need to take it apart once again to put the new one in. I think that is a pretty common thing to replace on the s430. They sell a kit, and it is not much money.
What brand of digital torque wrench? Do you like it?
It's a Quinn wrench from Harbor Freight, and I really like it! It's quick to set, you can choose what units you need, and the angle option is useful on a lot of cars I work on.
Do you view these shocks as similar in quality to the Arnott offerings?
I can’t comment on the Arnotts for the w220, but these fit and function like the factory ones. I do plan to do a long term review of these and run them back to back with my other S-class that has the Mercedes struts. In the last couple of days since I finished the install I’ve been pleased with them!
Thanks!
How much where the parts?
The struts cost $145 each for the fronts, and $189 each for the rear, so $668 total. The compressor I installed in the next video is $116 - the links are in the video description.
you only do bolts and nuts when the car is on the ground.. otherwise you ruin your bushings and twist them when you lower the car just saying :)
can i contact you for questions cant write it all
Oh brother yours were pretty bad I thought mines were 😅 but glad you got them fixed first and foremost and also thank you because you’ve help me and others !🤎