Softer G55 ride!!!

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rhyno
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Alright I have solved the problem for G55 owners that want a softer ride!!!!!!!!
My friend has a 07 G55 and he installed 2011 G550 shocks. read his review......

"After a month of phone calls and online research I discovered no one could tell me if G-Class shocks were interchangeable! I decided to roll the dice and just try as I was tired of hearing peoples endless theories. Guess What? Not only do G550 shocks fit a G55 AMG they make it ride and feel like a Mercedes should! Attached are two pictures of the shocks side by side (2011 G550 and 2007 G55 AMG). The rears as you can see look the same and match perfect. The G550 front shocks are taller when un-compressed. The guys at Fairview Automotive in Vancouver fully compressed the fronts to make sure they matched so there was no issue with bottoming out. The G550 shocks are also noticeably softer when manually compressed. After the install the difference was amazing! The bone jarring bumps of the AMG shocks were gone! The ride is firm but very comfortable, It almost feels like I'm driving an ML. Cornering at speed feels pretty much the same. I guess the AMG sway bars & springs provide most of the so called cornering performance. This swap is a must for anyone using their G55 in the city or off road. Parts, installation and taxes for the complete job was $1,700 Canadian."

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needamerc
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Re: Softer G55 ride!!!

Very interesting. 
Could you post the part numbers for the G550 shocks if possible?

gooch
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Re: Softer G55 ride!!!

Hi there,

Do you think these will fit a 2003-G55 non kompressor?

cheers

Gooch.

rhyno
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Re: Softer G55 ride!!!

Sorry I don't have the part number but you just need to ask for 2011 G550 shocks.

I don't see why the shocks wouldn't fit a 2003 G55.