Air Suspension Specialist
5 Signs to Replace Your Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219) Shocks
You bought your Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class to cruise in one of your block’s hottest coupes while also riding with uncompromised power and smoothness. However, let your shocks go faulty, and you’re now feeling drives loaded with rocky, rough, and unpleasant moments—almost on par with a go-cart. Even worse, worn shocks aren’t just a comfort issue, as they can also impact how you grip to the road, turn, and directly relate to safety and preventing a collision. But how do you know it’s time for a new set of front shocks? Stick with us today as we cover the five most urgent signs. Also, don’t forget to order your Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219) front shocks from AEROSUS today to help your cruises remain filled with luxury.
So…What Are the 5 Signs I Need New Front Shocks?
1. No Sense of Control from Behind the Wheel
The first symptom of bad shocks arises when you have trouble keeping your car in command when you accelerate to highway speeds, where you’ll start to feel a bouncing feeling around 55-60 mph. When it’s time to turn or enter the exit ramp, faulty shocks will even cause a rocking/wobbling sensation, which could even result in you taking a turn too wide (and a trip to the collision-repair shop if a car is in your nearby lane).
2. You (Don’t) Got the Power
Your Mercedes-Benz CLS is known for blending a top-class 0-60 mph with world-class luxury—so long as your shocks are working. However, once your air suspension begins to wear, you’ll notice a decrease in your acceleration when you attempt to get your motor roaring. As a bonus, you’ll even feel a “nose dive” effect, where your front-end dips as your back-end raises, leading to an awkward drive.
3. What Happened to My Tire Tread?
Take a look at your tire tread—do you notice balding at a faster rate? If so, there’s a good chance your shocks are to blame. Not only are you looking at issues stopping on point and gripping to the road when you attack corners, but you’ll also pay a fortune in tire replacements—So save the costs now and replace your shocks.
4. You KNOW When You Hit a Curb or Pothole
There’s no mistaking you hit an obstacle in the road with faulty air suspension shocks. In fact, even something as minor as a speed bump will send you into a bouncing frenzy that could put a low-rider with intense hydraulics to shame (not a good thing in this case since staying in control can become an issue). On the bright side, the fix is usually as basic as replacing your shocks.
5. Things Get Messy When You’re Parked Long
Leave your Mercedes-Benz GLS parked overnight, and with faulty shocks, you’ll wake up to a leaky mess. In most cases, it remains around your air suspension parts since this is usually a crack or mild leak with your seals—but in extreme cases, these fluids can spill around your garage/driveway, and can be costly to clean.
Ready to restore your legendary rides in your Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class? Head to our online inventory at AEROSUS and purchase your front shocks today—we’ll even throw in a discount if you buy your front set as a pair. Plus, to help ensure you have the best shopping experience possible, we’ll give you a 30-day guarantee, a 2-year warranty, and free express shipping to most of the US. For any questions, we also have 24/7 support eager to assist you at any moment.