MERCEDES-BENZ GL 450/550/320 AIR SUSPENSION DIY

MERCEDES-BENZ GL 450/550/320 AIR SUSPENSION DIY
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[@topguncg47]

Mercedes quoted me $2300.00 to change out one of these shocks. The OEM part was $500.00 with the trade in of my old one! They’ve lost there rigging minds. I purchased my strut from amazon for 2011 GL450 for less than $200.0. Hell I only have 71k on my car and it has the OEM part on it so I think I’m ok buying an aftermarket part which has to meet the same specification that the OEM part dose but with no logo. So, if the logo is important to you Mercedes has them in stock. I’ve purchased the tool you recommended from amazon to make the job easier. I do not have a car lift that picks the car entire car up, but I have a standard shop hydraulic jack with jack stands. Wish me luck I will get back to you on my success. PS your video was very helpful and convinced me to do it myself. I’ve also changed out the air valve block which again I purchased off amazon. This was easy to do.

[@pmutah]

Chris Gunter good luck Chris. it's not too bad just take your time and be patient😎👍

[@stephenmichael3395]

What Mercedes charges for this type of repair is borderline criminal.. You are exactly correct... For as expensive as these SUV"s are.. they are junk.. I have had 2 and I am going to switch to Lexus..

[@shareaccount1689]

Thank you so much for your video. I purchased 6 Pc Front End Service Kit on amazon for $60 which contains tie rod end pullers, pitman arm puller, ball joint remover, and tie rod end lifter. It made my job so much easier. Thanks again for the awesome video!

[@gerritsmit7093]

I buy the airsprings on Aliexpress and fit them myself on the existing strutts and they lasted twice as long than the original front MB airsprings. Works out 5 times cheaper than MB parts and service

[@bauhausoffice]

You are the coolest man. Big thanks to your selfless help. Gave me the knowledge and confidence to do it myself and save some much needed $ for my family. Cheers!

[@pmutah]

Vincent thanks so much for the comment. I'm really glad that my video is able to help you get that job done. I've used KZbin a lot and it's helped me throughout the years so it's really nice to help other people. thanks again for watching my video😎👍

[@davidjacobs8558]

12:53 use racheting strap to compress the strut. make the job whole lot easier.

[@danaolson2871]

The front right fuse panel under the hood has a trace that blows out before the 40 amp fuse going to the pump. If it blows the car will crank, start and immediately stop running after 1 or 2 seconds. It is easy to pull the fuse panel out and fix the PCB. Sad that Merc didn't bother to review this PCB design or even bother to test that the fuse would protect it. Avoid the cheap compressor, valve block and relays on Amazon. I blew lots of fuses with the Amazon parts. The parts from FCP Euro actually work. Nice video.

[@properimageperformance6414]

On the passenger side just pop off the cabin filter intake cover on the firewall using a flat blade screwdriver and all the room you need is there.

[@tedlu008]

Dealer charges about 23k for each front air spring replacement. The oem sir spring has 2 year warranty and it lasts about 50k miles. Arnott air springs last longer and have lifetime warranty.

[@TheBIGKNOC]

Are you saying 23 thousand

[@tedlu008]

Sorry its $2300 ea for the front air bag by MB dealer.

[@TheBIGKNOC]

@@tedlu008 lol i said you have a super benz

[@kenbina]

The Range Rover setup looks a lot easier to work with. Thanks for sharing! ✌😎

[@pashkoskoda3862]

You are absolutely right! MB quoted me $2,551 to replace the front left. I get knocking noises when I accelerate and dealer said is the FL strut. I wish I could add a pic of the quote. Is this something you came across? GREAT VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@pmutah]

Thanks for watching

[@jollyrigger1560]

Like many others that have commented, I'm grateful for your good advice and some great video footage. You didn't mention having to clear or reset anything on the electronic side of this repair. Is it as straight-forward as disconnect the electrical connector on the top and go. Then the opposite when installing?

[@tedlu008]

The rear air bags are easy to replace

[@littlejefe494]

Do u have video on the rear shocks?

[@lebronjordan802]

Great video, I can use this for my gl 450 project very soon!

[@pmutah]

Thanks buddy

[@lebronjordan802]

Brandon Pierce did you have to disconnect the negative battery terminal before you start the work?

[@Leric70Elienwriter]

Friend It's ringing when I turn it on and it goes up for eeeeeeeeeeeee and then when it goes up it doesn't make any more noise I grease it or oh and I have to buy the new hydraulics

[@christaljarrett6162]

will this work on 2014 GL550 ? does it have to be reset at mercedes?

[@Irondiesel]

Fronts and backs done at a Mercedes dealer will run you $4500-$5500. Strut Masters full kit $1200.

[@pmutah]

Yeah it's way expensive at the dealer definitely want to go aftermarket and do it yourself😎👍

[@theloyalleader]

Awesome video! Just did mine last week on wife’s GL550 X164. Just wondering if I need to get a wheel alignment done now? Please advise. Thanks

[@pmutah]

A four wheel alignment would definitely be a good idea👍

[@theloyalleader]

Brandon Pierce thanks a lot!

[@joshuamarola3843]

Thanks for the video I know this is years later, but i need to do this to my ml 350. Do you have the torque specs for when youre tightening all the bolts? Or is it a good hand tightening? Thats what im concerned about. Any help would be great.

[@danielbabson9782]

My GL450 front is going down almost touching the body, do I need a compressor? I hear noise when the front is down

[@supermotoboy3664]

Awesome video. I just did my front air struts and now going to do the back bags and strut. Is there a jack point so i can put the back of the truck on stands? I dont have the lift you have to lift from he side?

[@pmutah]

Yes there should be a jack point in front of the rear wheel on the frame that you do one side at a time. thanks for watching😎👍

[@ericnichol]

I just replaced one of these that was leaking and the airmatic warning light is on

[@harveycastillo5160]

Hi, thank you for video! I need that suspensión . Can you send me to Bogota Colombia ?

[@YACKLOUNGE]

What size Torx Socket bit did you use? I have the 2008 ML550. I hate to buy a whole set to not have the right size.

[@VitiatedsHOWTO]

This is easy I did my whole air ride system

[@Sharpeye-we5fn]

Wonderful !

[@pmutah]

Thank you

[@outdoortechtrekguy1029]

A real professional at work :)

[@pmutah]

Thanks buddy😎👍

[@Mike-lw2kj]

2014 Mercedes Gl450 I removed my front, left right old air suspension struts .Having issues replacing the New ones ,I need to deflate them there full of air and to tall to fit in its place. Please Help

[@davidjacobs8558]

the air will escape if you remove the brass nut on top, but the shock absorber inside also has a spring, not enough to lift the car, but enough to extend the air strut to full length. use a ratchet strap (1 inch wide strap will be about the right size), put it around the top between the bolts, and go between the yoke. make removing and putting int the strut way easier.

[@robertbowers231]

where is accumulator located

[@paulfaure9269]

How did you know the leak is from the air shock and not somewhere else, I mean, it could be leaking from the connection, is not like the air boot caught a nail.

[@pmutah]

Paul it's actually pretty simple the air struts have a piece of rubber on them that gets old and brittle. you can see the cracks in it and hear the air coming out.

[@MrMiami305Miami]

Brandon Pierce I saw other videos where after replacing the air spring it wasn't that, I've put soap water on mine, and I don't see any bubbles,,the rubber doesn't look bad at all, the leak must be very small, it takes a few hours for the car to go down, I'm just trying to avoid the expense and the work, I want to be sure, that's all.

[@joselinoguerrero763]

Is there a swich to shut off the compressor or is that not necessary for this repair?

[@davidjacobs8558]

you can remove the fuse that power the compressor, it's in the right front fuse box under the hood.

[@hotfuzz1913]

Let's go Brandon

[@pmutah]

Man it's so awesome everybody's been cheering for me lately 😂😂👍

[@kaibintech]

Great video!

[@MrTafeej]

I need to to put my gl450 on Jack stands. Where can I put my floor jack so I can place my jack stands?

[@exotickars80]

you should use the normal lift points for the jack and place you stands on the sub frame.

[@davidjacobs8558]

the front jack point is pretty obvious, if you look at it. rear one is not so obvious, but you can use the trailer hitch frame, which is pretty strong.

[@basantballabhjoshi]

How many required air pressure in suspension and shocker

[@basantballabhjoshi]

gl 350 cdi 4matic suspension how many required pressure

[@MUJONYC]

👍 thank you man

[@pmutah]

You're welcome man thanks for watching😎👍

[@kaibintech]

great video!

[@pmutah]

Thank you I appreciate it Steve. I hope it helped😎👍

[@kaibintech]

nice video!

[@robbie3304]

Good video cheers

[@pmutah]

Thanks mate sorry if it was a little long this is one of the First videos that I did on KZbin. I hope it helped you👍

[@robbie3304]

Very informative video, thanx, I will be replacing the air bags on my ml320 w164 airmatic as soon as I get the parts from eBay, which is proving to be a bit of a task, so it's good to know how to go about it now after watching your vid, cheers buddy

[@Newme47]

How long did it take to complete the job

[@pmutah]

about 4 hours

[@stephenmichael3395]

Thanks man... super informative..

[@pmutah]

You're welcome thanks for watching

[@paulr2372]

I've replace all 4 of mine over the years and now I'm on my 5th...leaking. Only 123k miles. Garbage...getting rid of this rig.

[@davidjacobs8558]

German made Bilstein (OEM) last around 10 years. USA made Bilstein (also OEM) last aroudn 5 years. other after market air struts may last even less.

[@santisimarisingtv]

What s with the chit chat. . . . .let's get this show on the road.

[@flavor12346]

What compressor do you have for your airtools

[@flavor12346]

@brandon pierce

[@pmutah]

Chad I have an Ingersoll Rand rotary screw compressor it's only 60 decibels in my basement and it is awesome😎👍

[@flavor12346]

@@pmutah size?

[@begobe6758]

I replaced both fronts air bags, compressor and filter but still not working Any idea?

[@catwnna5650]

@Built NotBought hey we replaced the relay& pump. It raised and then went back down any idea what this is?

[@davidjacobs8558]

you have to diagnose the situation, and not just start replacing parts. if only one corner goes down, usually it's that side air bag that's leacking. it could also be the compressor, the valve block, the air hoses, the relay, or the computer,

[@mountaintop7795]

How can u tell if u have ADS or not

[@pmutah]

I believe the shock is different. it should have a plug on it if it has ADS

[@mountaintop7795]

Brandon Pierce I have the opportunity of buying two front struts for 2010-12 gl450 without ads for $100. Thing is my 2010 with 105k miles doesn't need them yet. Should I buy them and what should I check

[@harveycastillo5160]

Hi, i need that suspensión for colombia. You can send me?

[@_-_-936]

You do no need a ball joint seperator and please use metric tools on a German car.

[@johnhobbs8028]

2 minutes in im out shesh you should write a book lol naw good video man thanks!

[@pmutah]

Thanks for watching John I appreciate it😎👍

[@TheBIGKNOC]

It upsets me that the government bailed out alot of these car companies to the tune of 25 billion and they show appreciation by up charging everything wont even let you get a EXTENDED warranty if they say the miles too high parts are unnecessarily high something needs to change

[@robbie3304]

Come un come on come on get on with it show us how's it done without the chatter cheers

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

Ikr