This One Change Makes Our 20-Year-Old Mercedes-Benz ML Look And Feel Brand New!

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4 жыл бұрын

( www.TFLcar.com ) Before we turn our 20-year-old Mercedes-Benz ML 320 into an overlanding rig, Roman and Tommy make a couple minor changes that make it look and feel factory fresh.
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@ronsmith7880 4 жыл бұрын

That was Awesome video guys...cars looking really good.Thanks Roman n Tommy.

@1leggeddog 4 жыл бұрын

Those budget build videos are seriously the most interesting content on this channel. Yeah I like the reviews and presentations of new cars and what not, but budget builds like these speak and reach me more as a regular driver than being shown the latest, high-end luxury/super car that I'll never afford or much less SEE in my lifetime.

@zuesmondo1 4 жыл бұрын

The reason you start with the negative terminal is because the body is normal grounded. If you take off the positive terminal first there is a chance that your wrench will hit the body and create a short. AKA, Sparks, a lot of energy escaping the battery and possibly even starting a fire. If you slip while removing the negative terminal you miss all the fun.

@Desertfox92308 4 жыл бұрын

For a 20 year old car it looks good from 20 feet! The steering wheel was totally worth the $85! 🔥👍

@daveloderhose874 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone should do these easy fixes to their older vehicles they’d feel a whole lot better about them.

@lance_r72 4 жыл бұрын

Like the bedliner use on the bumpers and side scuff pads. If you do the rockers, might as well do the mirror and maybe the roof rack.

@centrice12 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great gents! Good job. I am really enjoying watching you guys freshening this up. I can't wait to see you take this on some trails.

@bekabeka71 4 жыл бұрын

Best built SUVS in its era

@codys4l Жыл бұрын

Got my 99 for 2 grand a few months ago. 130k . One owner. It's mint. Super cool car!

@MountainMcCumbee 4 жыл бұрын

When discharging the vehicle for airbag removal after unhooking the battery, turn the headlights on to drain the system faster, after 10-15 minutes you’ll be good to go. That “plate” behind the steering wheel is called a “clock spring.” That’s what allows the horn and wheel controls to work when turning the wheel and keep the wheel “clocked” in the correct position for wheel removal.

@bsfunk44 4 жыл бұрын

The clock spring doesn't clock the wheel for removal....the splines do that....it resets the blinkers after a turn

@bsfunk44 4 жыл бұрын

And stepping on the brake pedal for a few seconds discharges the system....no need to wait 10+ minutes..

@stormtrooper_jeep_zj 4 жыл бұрын

Please bed line the rocker panels. It's now the only piece of gray trim on the truck and it looks awful. Those red panels on the rear bumper need to go also.

@chrisSVT 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Rocker panels are a must and as stated above get rid of the red on the back bumper!

@takiman1 4 жыл бұрын

True and true

@jfish9014 4 жыл бұрын

@Mr. Cairo aren't those factory OEM projectors from the face-lifted version of this generation?

@MrMaizeandblue23 4 жыл бұрын

@@jfish9014 Yes they are from the face-lifted ML, doesn't look right on the non face-lifted version

@orecrnogorac5388 4 жыл бұрын

It's not a goddamn truck!

@TheMELTDOWN911 4 жыл бұрын

Tommy, YOU are a lucky guy ..... to have a Gentleman like your Dad as a Friend (Video auditing when he said SHI* , tells me how respectable this channel is, I will subscribe right now

@stig120212 4 жыл бұрын

"DON'T TOUCH IT, DON'T EVEN LOOK AT IT" bahahahahaha

@jaredneedell7006 4 жыл бұрын

What size tires are on that ML and how is it affecting the speedometer? - @TFLclassics

@JustinKelly 4 жыл бұрын

Paint/Bed line the rocker panel covers.

@bschell1969 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely want one of these ML’s now. Love the father son stuff as always boys keep up the good work!

@pedintx 4 жыл бұрын

Great father/ son DYI project. I really enjoyed it. I am intrigued by the ML. I may have to get one. Thanks, Paul from Waco, TX

@jeffparmigiana6865 4 жыл бұрын

I put a 22 inch curved light bar in that spot on my ml. Looks good in that spot. Hope it doesn’t affect airflow too much.

@drivewaygarage1561 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, nice to see how you guys work together.

@MrGreatness412 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB GUYS!!! oh and Tommy the cooling systems are awesome in those I've drove one literally for a year without the water pump mounted fan. Temp never went over the notch over half. Summer time with AC included. No issues.

@TheMELTDOWN911 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Roman YOU are a lucky guy.... to have such a respectable and well behaved young man as a SON and a Friend, You Sir and your Wife have done an excellent Job as parents..... Respect

@TFLclassics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bianchaesson1441 3 ай бұрын

Fairly big difference between the dead lined and the undeadlined! Looks great!!

@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted one so bad back in 1998 that I bought a CR-V in silver. It had a similar design.

@ToddMills801 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you went with bed liner on the side mouldings it looks great. I may be looking for an ML320 now I need to do some research.

@robertmagee5523 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ronan and Tommy..just a tip for you heat the side trim with a heat gun it will release the moisture in the plastic that causes the greying.

@graemelliott3942 4 жыл бұрын

Paint the rockers with that texture coat too. The ML Looks amazing so far.

@johnslooten438 Жыл бұрын

91913

@paulmcfeeters5554 Жыл бұрын

The red panels on rear bumper where probably the European version had its rear fog lights. Great video, my friend has a 2003 I'm looking to buy off him so I'm hooked on your videos.

@hutchison82 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sharing these to the W163 facebook group

@TFLclassics 4 жыл бұрын

thanks

@felipeiturreyes3385 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new on this channel, nice job guys, beauty ML you got there, blessings 🤓👍

@2500mike 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good. I would bedline the rocker panels. Love the red on the rear bumper.

@RichardVac 4 жыл бұрын

Great job with the paint touches and the replaced steering looking good

@byronh60 4 жыл бұрын

I think if it was me, I’d go ahead and paint the rocker panels with your bed liner paint like the bumpers, then get some black molding and trim paint to freshen up the door handles and some semi-gloss for the pillars. That way it’ll look almost like new with the black trim all the same shade. Also, don’t forget the grill, it needs freshened up too, especially since you’re painting all the other bits. It’s looking real good, keep up the good work!

@AlanTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to see it lifted!!

@mbrunocondello 4 жыл бұрын

Top video!

@stephaneleblanc5468 4 жыл бұрын

Turn the torsion bar bolts on the front. It will give you free and better clearance. Located directly under the driver and passenger doors. Love this project!

@thefootlab5814 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, looking better with each painting (except the red on the rear bumper), bedline the rockers! Question, what size are the BFG's?

@strongplanted 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done guys.

@alexyoungberg5232 4 жыл бұрын

*Anyone else get nervous watching Tommy pull that Cayenne out of the garage? Roman..?* 😂🤣

@rlessmeier 4 жыл бұрын

He will never live that down... Not if we have anything to do with it! 😄

@user-nf5zt4kr6p 4 жыл бұрын

@@rlessmeier did he crash in a different video?

@stevenbrandner3238 4 жыл бұрын

Jesus Roman had a serious attack of A.D.D. with bedlining (?) those side trim pieces 😂😂😂

@ChairmanKimchi 4 жыл бұрын

Fun series!

@bianchaesson1441 3 ай бұрын

Very good job!! Love that new leather steering wheel!❤

@patrickmason6971 4 жыл бұрын

You guys should get the dealer accessory front push bar, rock slider, and rear spare tire carrier.

@msafirimhehe 4 жыл бұрын

That's so beautifl! Great job..

@Luscious3174 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to add the fluffy dice and sheepskin seat covers LOL BTW: You are absolutely right - the steering wheel is the most touched thing in a car. Even leather ones get wrecked, and especially the lighter colors, will need to be replaced because of wear.

@dhmtnracer1 4 жыл бұрын

One more great modification that is fairly cheap is out in a double din stereo that had android auto or apple play. Plus you can add a camera. My Sony has options for two cameras. One front and one rear maybe?

@SDav21 4 жыл бұрын

I wish this was a W164 (from 2006 onwards). They were unibody but more off road capable because you could choose them with the Off Road Pro package which added metal underbody protection, rear, front and centre diff locks, super height adjustable suspension and a few other off road specific items and software.

@tomasmica325 4 жыл бұрын

SDav21 off-road pro was never available in the US

@leone390987 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Quick question what size tires did you put on your ML I’m looking to change mine out

@wushock92 4 жыл бұрын

Good job, Tommy! Proud of you, man. But maybe we should keep Roman in the office. LOL

@maryqcontrary3243 4 жыл бұрын

Cool! Ive got 2 that need their badges.

@joelpalmer 4 жыл бұрын

Next time, scuff the moldings with 180 grit to remove scrapes and gouges

@orvarsigurgeirsson469 4 жыл бұрын

Always felt that a diff lock would have transformed these cars (like in heavy snow where the primitive traction control does not work well). Would love to see you guys put in a diff lock.

@libran58 4 жыл бұрын

The advice in the manual is not to use low range in snow, you don't need it they work fine.

@orvarsigurgeirsson469 4 жыл бұрын

I could have been more specific, I'm talking about north Iceland level of snow; the traction control would bog everything down when you need power so you turn it off. Then a diff lock would have been nice.

@skywalker2852 4 жыл бұрын

"Gray Plate" looks like the clock-spring coil that lets the steering wheel spin and still get power to the airbag and any wheel mounted buttons.

@jamieshields9521 4 жыл бұрын

Funny vid but yes be carful when handling airbags. Like bumper strips or side strips painted in bed liner paint. I would paint bottom seals bed liner paint too. Great work fellas👍

@sheamuswalsh251 2 жыл бұрын

Damn those ko2s look awesome on that ml320

@kiskiller3 4 жыл бұрын

for the battery. you disconnect the negative only and FIRST.. never diconnect the positive first as when you wrench is loosening the positive bolt oif it slips off and touched the grounded chassis.. sparks are gonna fly, if you do the same with the negative it will be fine as the chassis is ground.. then after undoing the negative its safe to do the positive af the battery is no longer connected to the car.

@hellodlo 4 жыл бұрын

Like how it’s coming along. Wondering why the Atlanta trip wasn’t documented...or is it coming out later?

@CityLifeinAmerica 4 жыл бұрын

This is turning to be a very nice car

@molskimauler 4 жыл бұрын

Back in the '70's and '80's in Chicago there was a DJ named Larry Lujack. He had a sidekick named Lil' Tommy and he was known for his bit called animal stories. Google it. You guys sure sound a lot like them.

@tommyolsen8224 4 жыл бұрын

Love that Mercedes-Benz ✔️😍😍

@HoosierDaddy_ 4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, it actually looks pretty good! I vote for bed lining the rockers. It can't hurt when it goes off road and the rocks start flying! Watch out for the air bag... I hear after a steering wheel replacement that they can just go off randomly at any time ⚰️!

@blackspawn67 4 жыл бұрын

Nice,I have a ML430 2000!!!! Nice video!

@h1hummerh3t 4 жыл бұрын

single row light bar fits great in that spot.

@kiskiller3 4 жыл бұрын

@h1hummerh3t Spotted

@Dankcatvacs 4 жыл бұрын

very nice

@morganwin350 4 жыл бұрын

Paint the rocker panels

@geronimo5559 4 жыл бұрын

in red

@oknikkij 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video. I’m going to try this with the one I bought in February for $1,400.00.

@jorgechiubomberos 4 жыл бұрын

What happened to the original cristal headlamps? Those are from the 2002 facelifted. Looks odd

@erickucharski4127 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have the computer to re-program for the airbag and radio in the truck and not forget to reclock steering wheel.

@scottk.8494 4 жыл бұрын

Plasti dip the rocker covers black so it matches the trim and also protects the gray paint underneath 👍

@TeileZentralede 3 жыл бұрын

What size of tires did you fit?

@josephcullen2512 4 жыл бұрын

The front bumper does look nice now. The side skirts would prolly look better with the same bed liner too. I’d suggest a good mask with proper filters for the fumes though!

@bsfunk44 4 жыл бұрын

The clock spring is what resets the blinkers after a turn and if you mess it up you have to go into the column to fix it.

@morrisbutrafili987 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I think you should make the panels on the side black

@stupid8911 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good, y'all. Keep up the good work. Have you considered giving it a deep detail?

@bucknaykid5821 Жыл бұрын

What size tires are those on the ML?

@MrHowdi 4 жыл бұрын

Do it, paint the rocker panels, cars looking great so far - that little details would look great. Loves these ML's since they were in Jurassic Park 2 haha. Maybe the paint job one day? haha

@kvrh 4 жыл бұрын

hey tommy, try using some degreaser and magic eraser on that steering wheel! get rid of that nasty decades of oil :D

@jaadamoo 4 жыл бұрын

I second this. I used a damp magic eraser on two older leather steering wheels and they came out soft & smooth, like new. Totally transformed the look & feel.

@stormtrooper_jeep_zj 4 жыл бұрын

After that make sure to use leather conditioner on it on a regular basis to keep the leather nice and supple.

@edwardruff7927 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaadamooI’ll try this

@graygryphon2008 4 жыл бұрын

As Jezza would say you have done another thing, you guys are on a roll.

@4estit0 Жыл бұрын

what size are tires? Thank you in advance!

@ThePieaitsch 4 жыл бұрын

So Great 😍👍🏼 what tire size did u put on ?

@anthonyreyes-cn3wz 4 жыл бұрын

ML gang approves

@senseiDi 4 жыл бұрын

size of the tires?

@panz3r696 3 жыл бұрын

what size tyres are on these 17s ?

@wallersby 4 жыл бұрын

Please compare the ML with the LR Disco... No comparison, but it would be fun to see what the ML is capable of doing off-road. -Wyatt

@franzjimeno8322 11 ай бұрын

do you know if its posibble to put a mercedes om617 engine in it?

@georgekerr8804 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the rocker panels should be black. The Merc looks awesome though. I especially like the rhino lining.

@Julian-do7bv 4 жыл бұрын

Paint the rocker cover so it'll match but the ML is looking great

@joeyscleaninglady2877 4 жыл бұрын

should do a stitched leather wrap on the steering wheel with a heating element underneath to give you a heated steering wheel

@DaciaProject 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, what size K02s are those?

@ayodejiolorunwasamuel6241 3 жыл бұрын

Please I would love to sit side-by-side comparison between M-Class 2004 and mdx Acura

@zanod2514 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone with the first gen ML should keep them for the value in the next 20 more years.

@stuntmanmike37 4 жыл бұрын

You need to do a green camo paint job like the one in The Lost World!

@umpireoba 4 жыл бұрын

TFL home of the tire and steering wheel mods

@stormtrooper_jeep_zj 4 жыл бұрын

Many times, it's the little things that make the biggest difference.

@jtr990 4 жыл бұрын

From the looks of it, the steering wheel that Roman and Tommy pulled out is covered with injection-molded polyurethane. If you watch a segment of How It's Made on steering wheels, that's how it's made.