BAAN AIRMATIC Lowering Links for Mercedes-Maybach S-Class W222

BAAN AIRMATIC Lowering Links for Mercedes-Maybach S-Class W222 are a model-specific mechanical lowering solution for the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class W222 equipped with factory AIRMATIC air suspension.

Rather than replacing the factory suspension, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class W222 can be lowered by changing the reference position of its ride-height sensors. The goal is to refine the W222 Maybach’s stance with a measured drop that remains appropriate for a comfort-focused flagship.

Fitment first: Mercedes-Maybach S-Class W222

This product is intended for the following application when equipped with factory AIRMATIC air suspension:

• Maybach S-Class W222

Suspension specifications can vary by market, model year and optional equipment. Send BaanVelgen the VIN when confirmation is required before ordering.

The vehicle-specific starting dimensions are intended to simplify installation. Final measurements should still be taken at all four wheel arches because production tolerances and vehicle equipment can influence the measured result.

What changes and what remains factory

BAAN Lowering Links do not directly compress the air springs. They alter the geometry seen by the factory ride-height sensors. The control system responds by maintaining the vehicle around the new reference position, with no added electronics in the signal path.

Ride-height adjustment

The BAAN set allows the Maybach S-Class W222 to be set from a near-standard position to roughly 50 mm lower at each axle. Front and rear can be tuned separately where required.

Measure from the wheel centre to the arch before and after every adjustment. Counting turns alone is not sufficient because the relationship between link length and body height differs by suspension geometry.

BAAN engineering details

The centre adjusters are machined from aluminium and use opposing thread directions. Stainless-steel link ends and ball-joint sockets provide corrosion resistance in the exposed suspension environment. Once the correct length is set, separate locking nuts secure both sides of the adjuster.

Each socket is retained by metal safety clips. Critical dimensions are inspected using measuring equipment capable of 0.001 mm resolution. The product is developed by BaanVelgen in Rotterdam and manufactured in Taiwan to BaanVelgen specifications.

Main product advantages

• Complete lowering-link kit matched to the vehicle’s factory sensor layout.
• Left-hand/right-hand thread design for adjustment without repeatedly releasing the factory sensor arms.
• Machined aluminium centre bodies with stainless-steel connection components.
• Dual safety clips and separate lock nuts at both ends of the adjuster.
• Reversible installation with the original vehicle electronics left untouched.

Included with the vehicle set

The package contains the vehicle-specific adjustable links, all fitted stainless-steel socket ends, lock nuts, retaining clips and the relevant starting guidance. The listed price is for the complete vehicle set, not a single link.

Workshop guidance

A professional or experienced installer can normally fit the set in about 60–90 minutes. Work on a level surface, follow the vehicle manufacturer’s air-suspension lifting procedure and avoid applying leverage to the original plastic sensor arms.

Do not use the sensor arms as levers when releasing the original sockets. After fitting, confirm that the links move freely through the normal suspension range and do not touch adjacent components.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a fixed lowering kit?

No. The final height can be fine-tuned through the threaded centre adjusters.

Can the car still self-level?

The factory self-levelling system remains in use. The links simply establish a lower mechanical reference position.

Will lowering change the ride?

A modest change generally retains the character of the factory system, but a larger drop reduces available suspension travel and may make the vehicle feel firmer.

Can a workshop install the kit?

Yes. The kit can be installed by a qualified workshop using normal hand tools and the supplied baseline guidance.

Is fitment reversible?

Yes. No permanent change to the suspension electronics is required, and the original links can be refitted.

Worldwide ordering

BaanVelgen supplies the Maybach S-Class W222 kit worldwide and provides fitment support before and after purchase. The product is developed in Rotterdam and precision-manufactured in Taiwan to BaanVelgen specifications.