Symptoms
A loud thump over bumps, a corner sitting low, a visibly broken coil, often after a cold snap.
The fix, step by step
- Support the chassis on stands and take the axle on a jack.
- Disconnect the shock and sway-bar link on that side, then lower the axle slowly until the spring comes free, watching the brake hoses, ABS wires and locker lines.
- Fit the new spring with its isolator, raise the axle, and refit the shock and link.
- Replace springs in axle pairs.
- G-luxe Travel has front and rear DIY videos on a G 500.
Tools & part numbers
- Floor jack and stands
- spring compressor if needed
- matched springs
- new shocks if tired
- videos: G-luxe Travel
Where to buy the parts
Rear coil spring 460 324 07 04 (Mubea)FCP Euro ↗Amazon ↗
Front spring retainer 460 322 01 67 (Genuine)FCP Euro ↗Amazon ↗
Koni Raid shock, front (W460/461/463)Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗
Koni Raid shock, rear (W460/461/463)Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.