My G is too high! G55 Suspension?
Hi All,
Now that I have fitted the AMG rims/Wheels I have what looks like 1 extra incl of clearance vs Maxwells and the G500 I saw on the weekend...it looks a little ungainly with such a gap...
1st Question: why might this be?
2nd: If I wanted to get it lower and like the G55- would it just mean changing srpings? Has anybody done this and know costs?
Thanks!
Ferdi
I think you might have an unusual aspect ratio on the tyres that in turn make them underfill/overfill the arches. Hassle of changing tyres is probably less than changing the springs, especially if you already have the right springs!
I got a bit of material from the US forum (P3) on springs, here is most of it, there is 1 more pdf file, drop me a PM with an email address if you'd like to have a look..
2 more images...
How about some pictures of that ungainly gap, what TYRES are on the rims !
The tyres I chose are exactly matched to the G55 rims as per the G55 set up so am confused as to why the gap is so big!
yep they look naff alright.
Thanks for making me feel worse :cry:
Having read a lot about the G55 sprinsg and their hardness...I am concerned that even if I do go to that expensive option I am going to regret it!!
Ahhhh What's is the solution??!
How about some pictures of that ungainly gap, what TYRES are on the rims !
What do you think, might be that the G was lifted by the previous owner, or the spare tyre is off making it too light at the back :lol:
No seriously, photos of a G55 are in order for comparison.
Beefier tyres would solve that problem, but rob you of some precious power.
Does this mean your old 16" wheels/tyres are for sale?
Spare is on back , but height is same at front...this is drivign me nuts!
spares were already sold...but do have the 5th one still on the back as was too cheap to buy a brand new wheel/rim as a spare ;)
Do you think it looks that different on the rear to your pic?
Wierd thing is that when I measured my front and rear gaps vs the g500 that came to the last sat london meet...there was definitely a difference..of about 1-2 inches...I might need to have a look underneath to see if it is all stock underneath and no one has done anything strange,,
You can see the difference between mine (the first in line) and the other g500's on this second to last pic...
http://gwoa.co.uk/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=51165#51165
Do you have a photo of yours with the original wheels?
It is not exactly sound logic to compare it to a G55, you either want a non-AMG 463 with the exact same wheels/tyres that you know has a standard suspension, or your old wheels back (or at least a photo of them) to compare. The ground clearance does look more than the others.
I wouldn't compare it to a V8 463 as the suspension changed with the advent of the 500.
damn...I dont have an orginal pics unfort...will have to think about approach on this one...thanks for all the advice!
I seem to recall thinking your G was a little high the first time I met you... could be wrong though.
nice shot! From the Maxwell Private archives I presume...Mr Smart pls do stop stalking me on my "off road" (by 1 meter) trips...
I think i might have to take it to MB and get them to give me a pov once and for all...
Found one Smarty Pants - do you think it was high from the beginning?
does look a tiny bit higher than mine
Perhaps if you can get in touch with the previous owner to shed some light on this mystery...
BTW - MB in the UK won't be able to give you any POV at all! Probably go "Sir, you mean a GL Class. We do not make a G Class... that is clearly a Defender which the previous owner decided to badge as a Mercedes..."
You could always park it next to mine...
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