SLS struts (Repaired by RMT in Florida)

[gsxr]

Are there any major differences in the normal SLS struts versus the AMG ones? Do the AMG versions reduce roll and increase stiffness? They seem extremely rare.

There must be SOME difference between standard E500E, and the AMG E60 SLS struts. Total wild guessing:

1) Different internal valving / fluid flow rates
2) Different internal spring rate and/or length
3) Different length and/or durometer of the external foam stop buffer

The AMG suspension lowered the 036 chassis approximately 10mm, and the changes may only be to accommodate that 10mm difference.

 

[gsxr]

In other news: I sent Martin a damaged 500E SLS strut for analysis and R&D. He's currently investigating what can be done. Right now I believe he's trying to determine how to separate the main shaft from the lower housing that contains the spherical joint. This is needed to replace the foam stop buffer.

Based on what Martin has discovered so far, I am 99.44% certain that any company claiming to "rebuild" these, are doing nothing but applying paint, installing an aftermarket accordion boot, and (in some cases) replacing the spherical joint with a rubber bushing.

 

[rayhennig]

I am 99.44% certain that any company claiming to "rebuild" these,

I feel the same way about outfits that claim (RMT) that they repair EZLs of the type installed in my 300-24. My feeling is that the pictures shown by them show clean, "ready to go new" EZLs but they may be, in fact, cleaned up used ones that carry a smart logo.

Has anyone repaired a dead EZL? If so, I have three and we can do a deal.

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[gsxr]

I feel the same way about outfits that claim (RMT) that they repair EZLs of the type installed in my 300-24. My feeling is that the pictures shown by them show clean, "ready to go new" EZLs but they may be, in fact, cleaned up used ones that carry a smart logo.

You are 100% correct. All those outfits do is clean a used EZL... maybe test it, IF they have a correct vehicle available to test with.

Has anyone repaired a dead EZL? If so, I have three and we can do a deal.

Nope. Dead EZL's are dead. They are unrepairable, for various reasons. Someone cut one open years ago and posted photos here on the forum. Once you see inside, you understand why they can't be fixed. I have good, tested EZL's available for M119's with LH-SFI if anyone needs them.

 

[khomer2]

EZL rebuilder? | M119 Engine

I tried Beckman and they don't do EZLs Does anyone know a reliable rebuilder? I am using a used one now and would like to rebuild the original as a spare

www.500eboard.co

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