2011 AMG G55 Build

[open_circuit]

Paul previously posted:

[speedkills]

I do almost collect them. Lots of Husky and a few Ryobi too when I want to save a few bucks but overall with the exception of their fairly weak electric ratchet I have been very happy with every Milwaukee tool I have purchased which is more than I can say for other brands.

[speedkills]

Finished up the rear suspension tonight, now I just need to sort out the rear bumper so I can take it for a test drive. I don't want to pull it out of the garage until I do that as last time I did I was working on a wet floor the next day and had snow melting on me while I was wrenching.

Pulled the old cone style rear bump stop out and put in something that should be a little less abrupt when I bottom out.



Then installed new spring and shock



Went ahead and put a skid plate on the shock while I was at it as I'm not opposed to dragging parts if it gets me over the line I want.

[speedkills]

Finished up the rear bumper install with the exception of parking sensors and license plate lights. Then realized after the second time I passed a cop that I also forgot to put my plate on.

The ride is day and night better than it was before. Haven't finished playing with the suspension but a quick test on a bunch of potholes and washboard showed turning the knobs made the difference I hoped for so I have some room to find settings for different conditions.

[speedkills]

Made some small progress today. I checked the three lines for the diffs and two held air, one did not. After clamping off the leaking line (I didn't chase down the actual leak location yet) I went for a quick spin and found the front locker now works and the surging when using engine braking downhill has gone away.

[jayson44]

nice work! I'm around in the evenings after 9 most days during the week. let me know if you need a hand!

J.

[speedkills]

I appreciate the offer, I'll try to chase the vacuum leak down myself but that is something that I'll probably end up needing an assist with.

[speedkills]

I'll have wheel adapters later this week to put my Rover wheels on it, that will be enough to get me trail ready even if I can't handle all of the same trails I could in my Disco yet, should be enough for most of what we do.

[TyTheJeepGuy]

Are those progressive bump stops you put on?

[speedkills]

They came with the shocks. It sure what is different about them actually. Pretty much had to be softer than the AMG stops though. I don’t bottom much traditionally it if it becomes an issue I’ll put some hydraulic stops on.

[speedkills]

I wonder what happensif I plug this thing back in?




\o/ all of my lockers work now!

[Jim]

speedkills previously posted:

[speedkills]

Found 4 18” wheels on Craigslist for $300. I wish there were a 5th but hard to argue with the price for Merc wheels.



Then did my favorite trivial mod, added an Anderson plug.

[Jim]

speedkills previously posted:

[speedkills]

Smart. I’m going to see what I can find, thanks for the tip.

[speedkills]

Awwww yeah, new tires day!

[speedkills]

I've made this section a couple of times in my Disco, failed it a couple of times too. Even when I made it there was much struggle and scraping. The G walked right up it so that was fun.

[Java]

Tires look great, what a difference. I think they look squatty stock, that looks just right. Am I seeing it correctly, the exhaust is infront of the rear tires?

[goSlo]

The G is coming along nicely!
Awesome to see you how got that locker back online.
Can't wait to see it flexin' around.

[jayson44]

woop woop! looks great Shane!

J.