Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: afibbe on February 13, 2023, 02:28:38

Title: Spring design details
Post by: afibbe on February 13, 2023, 02:28:38

I am looking for the dimensions of the various suspension springs used on a 230SL. I don’t see this information in the BBB. Where can I look?

Title: Re: Spring design details
Post by: DaveB on February 13, 2023, 05:13:35

That information is in the small technical data book not the BBB.

Title: Re: Spring design details
Post by: Jonny B on February 13, 2023, 17:32:38

The small books an be quite helpful. They are year specific not model specific. These are relatively easy to find on eBay.

Title: Re: Spring design details
Post by: rwmastel on February 13, 2023, 23:47:25

Can you post a pic of the front,  back covers so we know what to look for?

Title: Re: Spring design details
Post by: afibbe on February 14, 2023, 02:36:23

Thank you. Can put send clearer pictures of the rear springs? 

Title: Re: Spring design details
Post by: DaveB on February 14, 2023, 03:24:14

Here's a photo of the relevant book for your car Rodd. The rear cover is plain.

Alex - I don't see what you mean. Do you mean a picture of the actual rear spring in-situ? Or just the data page? But that's already legible..

Title: Re: Spring design details
Post by: 66andBlue on February 14, 2023, 04:36:40

Quote from: rwmastel on February 13, 2023, 23:47:25

Can you post a pic of the front,  back covers so we know what to look for?

Hi Rodd.
The contents of our Technical Manual have grown substantially since you went into hiding awhile back. Time to brush up!  ;)
https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Documents/TechnicalData
 

Title: Re: Spring design details
Post by: rwmastel on February 15, 2023, 06:43:20

Thanks Dave and Alfred, I think I actually have one of those?  I'll have to dig in a couple boxes in the basement.