I Bought An ML55 AMG & Immediately Broke It Off-Roading With An Overland X5! Off-Road AMG Pt 1

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I bought another AMG. This time it's a Legendary SUV that started the SUV horsepower and performance wars we know today. This is a budget AMG you can pick up for around $5,000, it features a bulletproof engine, transmission, and drivetrain and is very capable off-road. In this series, I'm going to make it even more capable to get it ready for a big off-road rally. This is a build I've wanted to bring you all for a long time so I hope you enjoy it as much as me.
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[@LegitStreetCars]

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[@DISOPtv]

I just stocked up on more AvalonKing last night! I just did a car and an airplane! It's good stuff 4 sure!

[@muthafuckaiwazgetnchanged8251]

ILL BUY ANY SPARE PARTS YOU GOT LEFT NEED THE REAR HATCHH TRIM SPOILER HOOD RIMS

[@carlmcrobcustomgoldsmith11]

I have an 03 A4 avant.... been thinking of it as an off roader....time....$....sigh

[@DBSSTEELER]

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.

[@moeelmasry2331]

My 1999 Durango v8 magnum

[@destroyerofmines152]

Long crank was my high school nickname.

[@emericaman16]

😂

[@Jp11130]

Why

[@kleddyo]

Lmao

[@rojeliobarron5270]

Your mom give you it?

[@7477238]

Long Crank was my stage name.

[@TheTransporter1461]

when I heard ML55, the picture of Tylers stolen ML, left in the forest came to my mind LOL

[@mbrunocondello]

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 !!

[@mpkp2011]

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!

[@colescarkingdom]

This is awesome. I’ve been waiting for someone to build one of these ML55’s. They are such a bargain!

[@basithph8958]

The ML55 is such a cool car It was ahead of its time

[@darioograjsek9336]

HOLD UP MAN, WE NEED MORE INFO ON THAT NFS MW BMW THATS UP IN THE AIR

[@MrBloodguns]

Where????

[@benzlover55]

@@MrBloodguns 12:29 or so, you can see up on the lift behind the x5

[@Rev.Match.Reviews]

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.

[@DeusVolo]

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.

[@PuerRidcully]

Sir Hutchinson is Doug undercover 🤣

[@engdev8]

I love the look of overland builds, someday might build my own...

[@Apolyan]

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.

[@TheSoap1946]

Glad to see the amg content again

[@repairdrive]

REALLY liked this episode. Can't wait to see the rest of the build!!!

[@johnmerryman1825]

Sweet, love my ML. Can’t wait to see what you come up with here!

[@carlmcrobcustomgoldsmith11]

Great build, can’t wait to see complete!

[@varusgarage1749]

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!

[@miniz33]

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!

[@microchrist6122]

Got a 2000 ml320 off road kitted , love it

[@irado168]

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.

[@atinoteintunovas9969]

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!!!

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

I can see some 16 year old watching out the window at the start and yelling "hey dad, can I use the car?"

[@neilmurphy845]

Me especially in the condition it's in now looks like a farmer's jeep

[@picklejay7822]

This guys crazy... I love it. Driveway full of projects

[@michaelayala3072]

Super happy that your doing this!!!always wanted one,ima enjoy watching all the videos on this!!!

[@mattwalls1340]

Can't wait to see this built!

[@AKw211]

Yes finally some mercedes content!"!!!!! Love it greetings from Finland!!!

[@patrickgrace6325]

Love the rally concept!

[@dzlnitro]

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!

[@MrEyad1990]

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 .

[@tateswanson1803]

Love the ML and very cool that you’re working with Fluid Motor Union.

[@mattadamczyk9667]

Amazing car, my dad used to have one of those back in the day !!

[@TheRazvy1990]

do you recommend it ..or the x5?

[@tomkruze2749]

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

[@cesartoledo5621]

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.

[@bourbonthebiscuit]

Now this im super excited about can't wait for next one 👍

[@livingroomtv9591]

Completely stoked for this series, I am patiently waiting for the rest of the videos. I have clicked the notification bell.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks!!

[@999shazam]

Can’t wait for next video!!!

[@hullinger]

Another great project Alex and another great video. Keep um coming!

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother!

[@Zebbra42]

Awesome project, Alex ! 💪🤩

[@Ren200Z_MotoringLife]

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

[@cyronader]

nice to see the w163 getting some love

[@xotic8617]

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

[@Captain-Awesome]

I would subscribe for this video all by itself. Awesome!! I am looking forward to seeing that X5 wheel with you.

[@racinghart02]

Now I want to take my JKU on the CACW WINTER RALLY, so thank you for that

[@317kidscars4]

Love this build!

[@Goc67]

Cool projects. Way to go.

[@yodakee]

Wow it’s going to look great with big tires and those fender flares!

[@redouanking1849]

Cant wait to see the next video. Greetz from Holland.

[@dotgp]

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

[@jasonbrown2912]

I bought one of these a few months ago super hyped to this on your channel

[@hutchison82]

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

[@amgdriverrace5900]

Can't wait to see the finished project

[@Ivonmorr]

12:29 m3 gtr replica?

[@stephencooper5040]

I had no idea the first Gen ML was a body on frame proper SUV. This is excellent

[@norcalcasey14]

So excited for this project Alex! I've got a 2004 ML350 with 212k. Can't wait to see what you do this suspension.

[@scottrlynch]

Nice ride Alex

[@bobcat18us]

Going to Drummond Island, Michigan just like the Spintire's game SnowRunner...Nice!!!

[@w204mikull]

I actually appreciate the ceramic coat advice even though it was an advertisement. Thanks lol

[@Captain-Awesome]

Yes, seeing the comparison was very helpful.

[@simeonatanasov515]

More and more mercedes videos please! Cant wait till next vid of this ML!

[@rabk5702]

Top notch stuff can't wait till next installment

[@PaddyBoy644]

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 🇦🇺

[@justinlewis420]

Ive seen that same spring dimple tool on lock picking videos just with a different tip.

[@Glenngabriel1]

Just bought the Avalon king applicator kit! Can’t wait for a warm day to apply.

[@LegitStreetCars]

You'll love it

[@DanceBoyDance720]

I have been waiting for this !!! I have a ML 55 and a lifted off road ml430 I'm building Also about to do a transfer case swap to a manual case because the 2012-18 jeep wrangler uses the our same 722.6 transmission amazingly :) But these things are super capible and I wheel mine really hard and on a regular basis 😃 thanks for the great videos 4ets is your best friend !!! Lol

[@LargeKnives]

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...

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Nice spec! Excited to see what you do with it! I did polyurethane torsion bar mounts on mine, feel good. Doing fuel housing assembly business today lol coincidentally

[@samuelchacko4814]

Cool video series; looking forward to the next video. Can you address a fuel gauge issue with the w163, which requires you to pull a fuse to reset the gauge? I’d love to see this as a video.

[@PuerRidcully]

You handling that fuel filter and it spilling fuel reminded me of that scene from Zoolander 😂. Anyway, this channel is awesome. Never anything boring.

[@catmanmorgs]

Ml55 02 here 👍😎 You have worked on the rest now your working on the best💪

[@youssefzaiter722]

Yes another mercedes ♥️💪

[@safedriver1979]

Can't wait to see the ML 🤟🤟🤙

[@toreeriksen1840]

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

[@FindingTruth1776]

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!

[@nicom6748]

Hell yeah brother! Working on my ML430 for this exact purpose LOL

[@salvadorgarcia5963]

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.

[@arnemalmkvist8553]

You have fun. I hope you go fun in januari . Best regards from Sweden

[@EpicSourTime]

I’ve always loved these never knew how good they actually are for the price

[@Rouxenator]

Nice car, nice closing tune, Cushy - Twist.

[@twilson1973]

That is a cool project

[@marcuslarsson4207]

Damn cool project! Don't mess it up

[@ezram8511]

I got an ml55 for 1000 bucks a couple months ago, clean title 190k miles and just needed a power steering hose lol

[@asp5888]

Great project 👍

[@diegomorse97]

I went to school with a girl whose father is the doctor on that Island. Beautiful Island and great people. Hope you enjoyed Michigan!

[@DiscoFang]

Once again Alex proves that you can't own an AMG cheaply without being a certified and experienced Mercedes Master Tech.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Yes, impossible to do a fuel filter as a normal diy guy

[@DiscoFang]

@@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.

[@PatrickStar-qb1sx]

YES! Please show us how to install your custom rear shock with spring for W163! 20mm SPACERs can on lift 1.5".

[@stimofo808]

That's awesome - going to be a great build. Made me look for a ML55 AMG in my area but there were none :(

[@Captain-Awesome]

You might be able to find the ML63 or maybe the ML65. They are what replaced the ML55 and have a ton more power.

[@ptshyu2]

my friends dad an old mercedes tech had 2 of the non amg versions of that suv loved camping on the beach with it

[@RichardVac]

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

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

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!

[@adamdo548]

Ordered my armour shield kit for my lci 535d, I'll be using your how to video to help me through 👍

[@829productions]

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

[@marclazarusgriffith]

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]

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?

[@marclazarusgriffith]

@@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.

[@goodredbird]

I love how he calls it a truck

[@morganwin350]

Love it the W163s are great, people love to hate them since they are not refined but they are killers.

[@vchinnakonda]

this is the build I was waiting for! I have a ‘99 ML320 that I’ve started building for an overland build. Would love to know the shocks and springs you go with!

[@AdamAus85]

I've warmed to 1st gen ml over the years, but you can't beat the design and build quality of the e53.

[@baitse7676]

Very nice Vixen Aquablast! I need a bigger vapor blaster myself.

[@causeoflava]

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.

[@blaakrose]

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.

[@cheps76]

I have a 05’ ML500 w absolutely no issues at 185k miles. Build to last!

[@ajsparks87]

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.

[@i6oub-49]

ML Class

[@ManwantSinghMultani]

nice to see the ml 55 is going to good use💪🏽💪🏽🔥 I wish I had a 4 matic. Have a rwd 😔