I’ve been telling everyone how good the w163 is -my 2003 outlasted my cayenne - and I treated the Cayenne way more gentle than the ML - top car /SUV - top video !!
The ML platform is legendary. Saw one when I was a kid in Jurassic Park and always wanted one, glad to finally be an owner but definitely still lust for an AMG like this!
Great choice. My W163 has 173k trouble free miles. Holds my 3 tall boys in the back way better than a 4Runner I used to own. I will buy another one if anything happens to it. Looking forward to the series.
I swear if you don't sell this thing on cars and bids instead of wasting your time on eBay again... I think they've more then proven themselves, especially with offroader luxury suvs.
The Fiero didn't meet the "vehicle class" that cars and bids commands. It would have been like selling a Chevy Caviler with teenager mods at a Barret Jackson auction.
Alex, this is a really cool project. Would love to see you do a full overland build for truck and go through your thought process about why this and why that was added.
I still have a 2003 ML500. Has it since 2008. I will NEVER sell it. One of the best vehicles I have ever had. Still use it to tow my boat. 232k miles and climbing
well thanks for letting out the secret.... i have a 99 mll430 going on 8 years now, great for all around, tow my car to track 300 mile round trip many times, gone to sand dunes, mountain trail climbing snowing you name its great , easy to fix and maintain , its a tank
please, whatever you do... Paint this beast as the jurassic park ml, the movie that brought the platform to the limelight. As a matter of fact, jeff goldblum got one and still has it to this day! This car as an off road tribute was a dream project, but, with the death of my grandfather while my ex used my being by his bedside for two weeks to her advantage spending my project cash on lavish dates, then the divorce there's nothing left to do it. Either way man, love the channel. Have fun with it!
You won’t need front shocks with how cranked you’ve got those torsion bars it’ll ride like it’s on bricks. Careful of running those CV’s at such an extreme angle as well. Looks like it’ll be an awesome build as always. Cheers Pat 🇦🇺
You have the best Of the best!!The fuel filter/ regulator, that was the long crank problem for my ML55. I love it, cuz now you can work on the ML55 and help us work on ours.
Just placed an order for a IX DIY kit for myself and one extra as a bonus christmas gift to my dad since he is always cleaning his car and it is starting to get cold out so now he can just quikly rins of his car instead of standing in the cold for up to an hour
Lookin forward to this. I drive G wagons for work in the Australian desert and own 2 diesel ML270s. Far more reliable, comfortable on the dirt and almost as capable. Mechanically simpler too.
@@paulnoorbergen3514 great sandy desert. CSR. W461 Wagons, utes and the military 6x6. All with the om642. Ml mods: Slightly Heavier rear springs, front wound up a bit and 31' tyres. 2003 with the om612.
I have never owned a European car before . and this guy show us the best cheapest most reliable European cars out there . thats why i watch this guy all the time .
YeeiyahHHH!!! That is so awesome dude!!! I love it!! Pretty darn hard work you doing to that ride. It is definitely going to look awesomely huge!!!! Congratulations!!!
Maybe the abs hydraulic module. the motor has brushes and the get worn out. You can replace them with using 3 or 4 mm brushes, I have forgetten which ones, and you have to solder them in. But I have repaired My brother ml500 and my ml55.
Hey there Legit, to remove the arm off the torsion bar is easy, take the bar and arm off the vehicle then spray WD40 down the splines and leave them over night. Next morning they pop right off.
@@LegitStreetCars Haha slightly disingenuous there Alex. You forget the charging breakdown for an experienced pro.Changing the part 15 minutes: $25. Knowing which part to change $500. This, like all the cars you get had been through several mechanics already.
I really really like this build. I've always wanted to do something like this. Now I know a good prospect to keep my eyes open for. Also, I like that there's just a snow-covered Ferrari (California T) casually chilling between a Nissan Altima and and SUV in the background...
I had an 02 ML 320 since new and strangely enough the thing I miss the most is the big ! in orange haha. Also loved the placement of the hazards button.
I’ve always like this ML and also the first gen X5. The stying on them is more like a tall wagon than today’s SUVs which are styled too aggressively IMO.
I’m a big fan, think I’ve watched all your videos! I’ve been hoping you would get an ML55, as I had one for 4 years. I just sold it to a friend and picked up a CL55. He just had the gauges stop working although everything else in the cluster works just fine. Any help you can provide by way of cheep advice would be much appreciated! He is stoked about this series and to be honest I’m jealous! Lol. Thanks for all you do!
Might see me in a stock wk2 at the rally this is interesting & epic since I just moved from New York to Michigan this couldn’t have come at a better time a nice get away
My friend it was cheap because it's got heavy rust behind those fender liners iv noticed that your units are nowadays coming from the western and southern dry states love the content just now starting the mlproject here in WA 🎉
@@norcalcasey14 Actually there were no mods in the rear. One of my springs was broken and the shocks old so I ordered a set of springs and shocks that was already assembled from Rockauto and put in. So new springs in rear and tighten torsion bars in front was all I needed.
As a daily driver, they were not built proof. As a converted off roader.. good luck. It is as you say, cheap to get ahold of.(for good reasons) As you stated, 1 of the problems with unique vehicles like this are finding parts. And affordable ones at that. Otherwise, it is a cool idea to modify what was not ideal from the start and give it another life before letting it go to the scrap yard.(if you can afford doing it)
What budget SUV would you build up? Here's the link to the Ceramic Coating kit. bit.ly/2JHURci
I just stocked up on more AvalonKing last night! I just did a car and an airplane! It's good stuff 4 sure!
ILL BUY ANY SPARE PARTS YOU GOT LEFT NEED THE REAR HATCHH TRIM SPOILER HOOD RIMS
I have an 03 A4 avant.... been thinking of it as an off roader....time....$....sigh
96 K5 Blazer. A ton of cheap suspension and drive line parts for them and a Vortech headed 350 is easy to get bulletproof power out of.
My 1999 Durango v8 magnum
Long crank was my high school nickname.
😂
Why
Lmao
Your mom give you it?
Long Crank was my stage name.
I’ve been telling everyone how good the w163 is -my 2003 outlasted my cayenne - and I treated the Cayenne way more gentle than the ML - top car /SUV - top video !!
The ML platform is legendary. Saw one when I was a kid in Jurassic Park and always wanted one, glad to finally be an owner but definitely still lust for an AMG like this!
when I heard ML55, the picture of Tylers stolen ML, left in the forest came to my mind LOL
This is awesome. I’ve been waiting for someone to build one of these ML55’s. They are such a bargain!
Great choice. My W163 has 173k trouble free miles. Holds my 3 tall boys in the back way better than a 4Runner I used to own. I will buy another one if anything happens to it. Looking forward to the series.
The ML55 is such a cool car
It was ahead of its time
HOLD UP MAN, WE NEED MORE INFO ON THAT NFS MW BMW THATS UP IN THE AIR
Where????
@@MrBloodguns 12:29 or so, you can see up on the lift behind the x5
I swear if you don't sell this thing on cars and bids instead of wasting your time on eBay again... I think they've more then proven themselves, especially with offroader luxury suvs.
The Fiero didn't meet the "vehicle class" that cars and bids commands. It would have been like selling a Chevy Caviler with teenager mods at a Barret Jackson auction.
Sir Hutchinson is Doug undercover 🤣
Alex, this is a really cool project. Would love to see you do a full overland build for truck and go through your thought process about why this and why that was added.
I love the look of overland builds, someday might build my own...
Glad to see the amg content again
Got my ml 320 with baby v6 for £200 2years ago its had its issues but using your videos I've fixed 90% myself , thanks very much
Got a 2000 ml320 off road kitted , love it
I still have a 2003 ML500. Has it since 2008. I will NEVER sell it. One of the best vehicles I have ever had. Still use it to tow my boat. 232k miles and climbing
well thanks for letting out the secret.... i have a 99 mll430 going on 8 years now, great for all around, tow my car to track 300 mile round trip many times, gone to sand dunes, mountain trail climbing snowing you name its great , easy to fix and maintain , its a tank
I love this car I recently picked one up for $300 it had 444 thousand miles. I put new tires, fixed the ac and alignment she runs great.
Sweet, love my ML. Can’t wait to see what you come up with here!
please, whatever you do... Paint this beast as the jurassic park ml, the movie that brought the platform to the limelight. As a matter of fact, jeff goldblum got one and still has it to this day! This car as an off road tribute was a dream project, but, with the death of my grandfather while my ex used my being by his bedside for two weeks to her advantage spending my project cash on lavish dates, then the divorce there's nothing left to do it. Either way man, love the channel. Have fun with it!
Completely stoked for this series, I am patiently waiting for the rest of the videos. I have clicked the notification bell.
Thanks!!
Great video Alex!
Picked up an 2001 ML 55 AMG a few weeks ago, it has a few issues but it drives great.
Really excited about this series!
When I was a teenager we had that generation ML350 in the family. I always loved the AMG variant. I'd love to have one of those!
REALLY liked this episode. Can't wait to see the rest of the build!!!
Can't wait to see this built!
I can see some 16 year old watching out the window at the start and yelling "hey dad, can I use the car?"
Me especially in the condition it's in now looks like a farmer's jeep
You won’t need front shocks with how cranked you’ve got those torsion bars it’ll ride like it’s on bricks.
Careful of running those CV’s at such an extreme angle as well.
Looks like it’ll be an awesome build as always.
Cheers Pat 🇦🇺
This is going to be an awesome build... damn that X5 reminds me of my old 2003 v8 X5 that I had a custom twin exhaust on it.. they sound mean
Just bought the Avalon king applicator kit! Can’t wait for a warm day to apply.
You'll love it
You have the best Of the best!!The fuel filter/ regulator, that was the long crank problem for my ML55. I love it, cuz now you can work on the ML55 and help us work on ours.
I had no idea the first Gen ML was a body on frame proper SUV. This is excellent
Wow it’s going to look great with big tires and those fender flares!
I’ve always loved these never knew how good they actually are for the price
Just placed an order for a IX DIY kit for myself and one extra as a bonus christmas gift to my dad since he is always cleaning his car and it is starting to get cold out so now he can just quikly rins of his car instead of standing in the cold for up to an hour
Lookin forward to this. I drive G wagons for work in the Australian desert and own 2 diesel ML270s. Far more reliable, comfortable on the dirt and almost as capable. Mechanically simpler too.
Marc Griffith which desert do you drive the g wagons in and do you need both of them diesel ML's? What years are they and the mods?
@@paulnoorbergen3514 great sandy desert. CSR. W461 Wagons, utes and the military 6x6. All with the om642. Ml mods: Slightly Heavier rear springs, front wound up a bit and 31' tyres. 2003 with the om612.
nice to see the w163 getting some love
Man.. when you hit One Million subscriber and One Million Likes .. I’m gonna be proud!
Thanks!!
I bought one of these a few months ago super hyped to this on your channel
YES! Please show us how to install your custom rear shock with spring for W163! 20mm SPACERs can on lift 1.5".
I have never owned a European car before . and this guy show us the best cheapest most reliable European cars out there . thats why i watch this guy all the time .
Ml55 02 here 👍😎
You have worked on the rest now your working on the best💪
Great build, can’t wait to see complete!
I would subscribe for this video all by itself. Awesome!! I am looking forward to seeing that X5 wheel with you.
I've warmed to 1st gen ml over the years, but you can't beat the design and build quality of the e53.
I actually appreciate the ceramic coat advice even though it was an advertisement. Thanks lol
Yes, seeing the comparison was very helpful.
YeeiyahHHH!!! That is so awesome dude!!! I love it!! Pretty darn hard work you doing to that ride. It is definitely going to look awesomely huge!!!! Congratulations!!!
Amazing car, my dad used to have one of those back in the day !!
do you recommend it ..or the x5?
Love it the W163s are great, people love to hate them since they are not refined but they are killers.
Now I want to take my JKU on the CACW WINTER RALLY, so thank you for that
Now this im super excited about can't wait for next one 👍
That's awesome - going to be a great build. Made me look for a ML55 AMG in my area but there were none :(
You might be able to find the ML63 or maybe the ML65. They are what replaced the ML55 and have a ton more power.
That bmw suv looks like a beast now. Your garage could be making bmws suvs into beastly 4x4s. Official bmw suv beast maker of Chicago.
So excited for this series! I just got a 2000 ML55 with 140k. BTW, have you seen any issues with intermittent BAS/ESP lights?
Maybe the abs hydraulic module. the motor has brushes and the get worn out. You can replace them with using 3 or 4 mm brushes, I have forgetten which ones, and you have to solder them in. But I have repaired My brother ml500 and my ml55.
Can you ceramic coat a toilet ? So small shit doesn’t get stuck below water..
That’s a great idea 😂
Bruh 😆
What a phenomenal idea
The inventor
following.....
This guys crazy... I love it. Driveway full of projects
Alex you just made my week You've got my car I LOVE my ML55 AMG fantastic car mine is Silver as well goes like a rocket
Love the rally concept!
Hey there Legit, to remove the arm off the torsion bar is easy, take the bar and arm off the vehicle then spray WD40 down the splines and leave them over night. Next morning they pop right off.
Where do you live? We use salt here in the winter and everything gets rusted together
@@LegitStreetCars Melbourne Australia.
Yes finally some mercedes content!"!!!!! Love it greetings from Finland!!!
Once again Alex proves that you can't own an AMG cheaply without being a certified and experienced Mercedes Master Tech.
Yes, impossible to do a fuel filter as a normal diy guy
@@LegitStreetCars Haha slightly disingenuous there Alex. You forget the charging breakdown for an experienced pro.Changing the part 15 minutes: $25. Knowing which part to change $500. This, like all the cars you get had been through several mechanics already.
So excited for this project Alex! I've got a 2004 ML350 with 212k. Can't wait to see what you do this suspension.
I got an ml55 for 1000 bucks a couple months ago, clean title 190k miles and just needed a power steering hose lol
Love the ML and very cool that you’re working with Fluid Motor Union.
I went to school with a girl whose father is the doctor on that Island. Beautiful Island and great people. Hope you enjoyed Michigan!
I really really like this build. I've always wanted to do something like this. Now I know a good prospect to keep my eyes open for. Also, I like that there's just a snow-covered Ferrari (California T) casually chilling between a Nissan Altima and and SUV in the background...
Should have mentioned the ML430, it’s easily the most reliable engine offered for the W163 and still has a decent amount of power
Super happy that your doing this!!!always wanted one,ima enjoy watching all the videos on this!!!
Top notch stuff can't wait till next installment
12:29 m3 gtr replica?
Another great project Alex and another great video. Keep um coming!
Thanks brother!
I have a 05’ ML500 w absolutely no issues at 185k miles. Build to last!
I had an 02 ML 320 since new and strangely enough the thing I miss the most is the big ! in orange haha. Also loved the placement of the hazards button.
I’ve always like this ML and also the first gen X5. The stying on them is more like a tall wagon than today’s SUVs which are styled too aggressively IMO.
I’m a big fan, think I’ve watched all your videos! I’ve been hoping you would get an ML55, as I had one for 4 years. I just sold it to a friend and picked up a CL55. He just had the gauges stop working although everything else in the cluster works just fine. Any help you can provide by way of cheep advice would be much appreciated! He is stoked about this series and to be honest I’m jealous! Lol. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks! I have one and know how amazing they are and easy to fix, but that is for the ML320, the 8 cylinder might be more complex
Cant wait to see the next video. Greetz from Holland.
Can't wait to see the finished project
Alex is gonna morph this into a WhistlinDiesel competitor!
He couldn't destroy this
@@LegitStreetCars That's what I'm talking about! Yeee Haw!
0:43"
It's smoking tire'O clock. Do you know what your transfer case is doing? :D
And '' 4matic '' braking wheels here and there
I had a 02 I loved that car so much
Anybody else notice the NFS M3??
Time stamp ?
@@EmirDemirovski 12:29
Might see me in a stock wk2 at the rally this is interesting & epic since I just moved from New York to Michigan this couldn’t have come at a better time a nice get away
My friend it was cheap because it's got heavy rust behind those fender liners iv noticed that your units are nowadays coming from the western and southern dry states love the content just now starting the mlproject here in WA 🎉
Nice car, nice closing tune, Cushy - Twist.
Going to Drummond Island, Michigan just like the Spintire's game SnowRunner...Nice!!!
Can’t wait for next video!!!
More and more mercedes videos please! Cant wait till next vid of this ML!
I have a 2002 W163 ML500 on 285/70-17 or almost 33". All I needed was to tighten the torsion bars in front and it fits perfectly.
What about the rears?
@@norcalcasey14 Actually there were no mods in the rear. One of my springs was broken and the shocks old so I ordered a set of springs and shocks that was already assembled from Rockauto and put in. So new springs in rear and tighten torsion bars in front was all I needed.
Hell yeah brother! Working on my ML430 for this exact purpose LOL
Awesome project, Alex ! 💪🤩
Love this build!
Ive seen that same spring dimple tool on lock picking videos just with a different tip.
As a daily driver, they were not built proof. As a converted off roader.. good luck. It is as you say, cheap to get ahold of.(for good reasons) As you stated, 1 of the problems with unique vehicles like this are finding parts. And affordable ones at that. Otherwise, it is a cool idea to modify what was not ideal from the start and give it another life before letting it go to the scrap yard.(if you can afford doing it)
damn, i just missed out on a 160k mile ML63 with the 6.2L at an auction for $5600, and then this video pops up. Congrats on the ML.
You can get really small oxy/acetylene tanks. They sell small home sized sets that have a carrying case and everything.
It was 86 degrees here in Daytona beach Florida for a short time today.... I did lots of sliding around just like that on the permafrost down here!
I love how he calls it a truck
my friends dad an old mercedes tech had 2 of the non amg versions of that suv loved camping on the beach with it
Love these. Stupid reliable. I had 279k miles on mine before I sold it, and thinking about buying one again.
Edit. The ML55
Nice ride Alex
My dad had a 2.7 CDI for 10 yeast this car is a beast