What does the KW HLS 4 Lift System for W197 Mercedes do?

It raises the front and rear axles of the W197 Mercedes SLS AMG by 30 to 45 mm at the press of a button, so driveways, ramps and speed humps stop scraping. A hydraulic cylinder sits between the spring perch and the main spring and expands on demand, then returns the car to its set ride height.

Does this kit fit a car on KW coilovers?

No. This part number is the version built for the original factory suspension. If the car is already running KW coilovers, KW builds a different HLS version that mounts to the coilover hardware instead, and the two are not interchangeable.

How much lift does the Lift System for W197 Mercedes give?

The system provides 30 to 45 mm of additional clearance, roughly 1.2 to 1.8 inches, on both axles. That is enough to clear the ramps, driveways and speed humps that catch a lowered car, and the vehicle returns to its chosen ride height once the system is released.

Can the car be raised while it is moving?

Yes. Height is changed from a keychain transmitter and works with the car stationary or moving at up to 80 km/h, roughly 50 mph. Above that speed the control unit lowers the car automatically so the aerodynamic balance is not disturbed at speed.

Where does the hydraulic pump mount?

The pump installs in or near the spare wheel location. Because the system is commanded by a keychain transmitter, no extra wiring has to be routed through the cabin to a dashboard switch, which keeps the installation contained and reversible if the car is ever returned to standard.

Is the HLS 4 made by KW in Germany?

Yes. KW develops and manufactures the Hydraulic Lift System at its headquarters in Fichtenberg, Germany, alongside the coilover systems it is designed to work with. KW has built suspension there since 1995 and supplies vehicle manufacturers, professional tuners and race teams worldwide.

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KW HLS 4 Hydraulic Lift System for W197 Mercedes SLS AMG with OE Suspension (2011-2014)

KW’s HLS 4 Lift System for W197 Mercedes SLS AMG solves the one problem a lowered car creates for the person who actually drives it: the driveway, the parking ramp and the speed hump that a fixed ride height cannot negotiate. Developed and built by KW in Fichtenberg, Germany, the system places a hydraulic cylinder between the spring perch and the main spring and expands it on demand, adding 30 to 45 mm of clearance at both axles in seconds. It is commanded by a keychain transmitter, works with the car standing still or rolling at up to 80 km/h, and returns the car to its chosen height automatically once speed rises past that point. For an owner unwilling to compromise the stance of a W197 Mercedes SLS AMG to accommodate the road in front of it, this is the answer.

How It Works

With the Lift System for W197 Mercedes fitted, a hydraulic cylinder unit sits between the spring perch and the main spring at both axles. When the system is activated the cylinder expands and lifts the car; when it is released the car settles back to its set height. The pump mounts in or near the spare wheel location and is commanded by a small keychain transmitter, so no additional wiring has to be routed through the cabin. The electronic unit lowers the car automatically once road speed passes 80 km/h, which keeps the aerodynamic balance intact at speed.

Features

The Lift System for W197 Mercedes adds 30 to 45 mm of clearance on demand
Keychain transmitter operation with no cabin wiring required
Operates with the car stationary or moving at up to 80 km/h
Automatic return to set ride height above 80 km/h
Hydraulic pump mounts in or near the spare wheel location
Built for the original factory suspension
Developed and manufactured in Fichtenberg, Germany

Specifications

Lift range of the Lift System for W197 Mercedes: 30 to 45 mm (1.2 to 1.8 in)
Axle coverage: front and rear axles
Maximum operating speed: 80 km/h (approximately 50 mph)
Control: keychain radio transmitter
Base suspension required: original factory suspension
Shipping weight: 41 lb
Ride height adjustment: front 0.0 to 0.8 in, rear 0.0 to 0.8 in below factory

Applications

Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series: W197 | 2014 | 6.2L V8
Mercedes SLS AMG GT: W197 | 2013-2014 | 6.2L V8
Mercedes SLS AMG: W197 | 2011-2012 | 6.2L V8

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KW builds the Hydraulic Lift System across a wide range of applications. The full KW HLS range on Bulletproof Automotive lists the versions built for other chassis.
The HLS 4 raises both axles.
This version is built for the original factory suspension and does not require KW coilovers
The system carries hydraulic pressure and requires bleeding after assembly, so professional installation is recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the KW HLS 4 Lift System for W197 Mercedes do? It raises the front and rear axles of the W197 Mercedes SLS AMG by 30 to 45 mm at the press of a button, so driveways, ramps and speed humps stop scraping. A hydraulic cylinder sits between the spring perch and the main spring and expands on demand, then returns the car to its set ride height.
Does this kit fit a car on KW coilovers? No. This part number is the version built for the original factory suspension. If the car is already running KW coilovers, KW builds a different HLS version that mounts to the coilover hardware instead, and the two are not interchangeable.
How much lift does the Lift System for W197 Mercedes give? The system provides 30 to 45 mm of additional clearance, roughly 1.2 to 1.8 inches, on both axles. That is enough to clear the ramps, driveways and speed humps that catch a lowered car, and the vehicle returns to its chosen ride height once the system is released.
Can the car be raised while it is moving? Yes. Height is changed from a keychain transmitter and works with the car stationary or moving at up to 80 km/h, roughly 50 mph. Above that speed the control unit lowers the car automatically so the aerodynamic balance is not disturbed at speed.
Where does the hydraulic pump mount? The pump installs in or near the spare wheel location. Because the system is commanded by a keychain transmitter, no extra wiring has to be routed through the cabin to a dashboard switch, which keeps the installation contained and reversible if the car is ever returned to standard.
Is the HLS 4 made by KW in Germany? Yes. KW develops and manufactures the Hydraulic Lift System at its headquarters in Fichtenberg, Germany, alongside the coilover systems it is designed to work with. KW has built suspension there since 1995 and supplies vehicle manufacturers, professional tuners and race teams worldwide.

About KW

KW automotive has developed and built suspension in Fichtenberg, Germany since 1995, and supplies coilover systems to vehicle manufacturers, professional tuners and race teams worldwide. Every KW damper is engineered in house, validated on the company’s own 7-post shaker rig and kinematics test benches, and manufactured at the Fichtenberg headquarters rather than sourced from a contract supplier. The application list runs to more than 4,600 fitments, from road cars to GT racing machinery.

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