Thanks for the content, I recently acquired a silver 03 ml350 already put some 285 55 20 all terrains with no issues phew 😮💨 and a bull bar, it looks good but the lift will make it look tough! btw I also acquired some fender flares off a 02 ml500 sport, for a steal at the junk yard I’ll add on soon, same color to, the amg style bumpers were damaged tho 😢 otherwise I’m so stoked I can’t wait to hit the terrain once I’m done 😊
You are right - Mercedes just discontinued production of upper bushings, there are some original ones on eBay, but priced as a Boeing :), I am so disappointed. There are no aftermarket ones as well.
What type of fan is on the radiator? Raising it sounds good but then if its a mechanical fan it’s gonna rub the shroud. Also moving it up is going to affect the hoses and anything attached to the radiator. Making new brackets at the top of the radiator would affect less.
@@Nd_72 Is it electrical or mechanical? Like I said above it may cause issues with hoses rubbing on other parts or be stretched or in a bind. Not saying it won’t work the way you want to do it but look at those things first.
Anyone here try infidel garage kits ? He has a 3 inch lift kit available for the w163 . I’m going to pull the trigger soon I love his RUclips channel because I recently got a silver 2004 ml500 and plan to do an “ overland “ build with it soon . Let the part stacking begin
You should make a series on you building it up that would really cool and helpful, I just bought a 2002 Mercedes ml500 and plan to build it up for over landing too
Did doing this give you extra clearance to get to the rear strut nuts? Mine are stripped and I was wondering if I could lift the body like this just slightly to try to get them with a socket
Thanks for bolt info. I bought them and put it all together! Thanks
Happy to help
Thanks for the content, I recently acquired a silver 03 ml350 already put some 285 55 20 all terrains with no issues phew 😮💨 and a bull bar, it looks good but the lift will make it look tough! btw I also acquired some fender flares off a 02 ml500 sport, for a steal at the junk yard I’ll add on soon, same color to, the amg style bumpers were damaged tho 😢 otherwise I’m so stoked I can’t wait to hit the terrain once I’m done 😊
Hi there how you manage the steering column length? Thanks very much.
what size of tire you have on ?
Great idea! I love this channel!
The thing is those rubber bushings are not available from the dealership. There are no aftermarket either so it's best to find a company to make them
You are right - Mercedes just discontinued production of upper bushings, there are some original ones on eBay, but priced as a Boeing :), I am so disappointed. There are no aftermarket ones as well.
What type of fan is on the radiator? Raising it sounds good but then if its a mechanical fan it’s gonna rub the shroud. Also moving it up is going to affect the hoses and anything attached to the radiator.
Making new brackets at the top of the radiator would affect less.
The fan is just the stock ml55 fan
@@Nd_72 Is it electrical or mechanical? Like I said above it may cause issues with hoses rubbing on other parts or be stretched or in a bind. Not saying it won’t work the way you want to do it but look at those things first.
Very great video and explanation. Now I want to do mine.
Do it. I love mine
@@Nd_72 Yes I'm doing it. Can I ask where you got those wheels spacers? Thanks.
Anyone here try infidel garage kits ? He has a 3 inch lift kit available for the w163 . I’m going to pull the trigger soon I love his RUclips channel because I recently got a silver 2004 ml500 and plan to do an “ overland “ build with it soon . Let the part stacking begin
You should make a series on you building it up that would really cool and helpful, I just bought a 2002 Mercedes ml500 and plan to build it up for over landing too
@@wyatterickson-sy2td I plan to document as much as I can for both my w211 e55 & w163 ML500 but I’m a one man wrecking crew ! , stay tuned !
@@thelongranger55 sweet definitely will 👍
I needed the link to get the bolts, can you help??
what changes need to be made if you lift the body?
What tire size are you on?
Did doing this give you extra clearance to get to the rear strut nuts? Mine are stripped and I was wondering if I could lift the body like this just slightly to try to get them with a socket
Yes it will
Amazing content man keep on it 👍
Thanks. Ooo and I will
Could you do this with 2 or 4 pucks on each spot?
yes you can will I. not sure maybe just 2 some day
Lookin good
Me or the ml55 lol lol
I can’t read your bill of laiding. Can you link with a better view or the web address
Where did you get that grill?
I want one
Came with the ml55
👍
can you still run the bumpers?
Yes but u will have a small gap if you don’t adj them
@@Nd_72 Lot's of good info in the video! Keep us updated on the front body mounts.
@@christopherjones505 I will if not on here I will on Instagram