Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: bpossel on March 21, 2008, 13:04:33

Title: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
Post by: bpossel on March 21, 2008, 13:04:33

I am in the process of putting my rear axle back together again and have a question....

Which way do the rear lower spring cups sit?  Does the adjustment marking "1 2 3" point towards the front of the car  :oops: ?
Same position for both left & right sides?

Thanks for your help!
Bob :)

bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320

Title: Re: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
Post by: merrill on March 23, 2008, 10:28:32

Bob,
I will have to check, however I believe the 1,2,3 were to the rear,
99% sure

note: you should put these back in adjusted the way they came out.
mine were both at the 1 setting when i installed the new ones.

matt

Matt
Austin Tx
66 230 sl - "white"
78 300 D - Blue
98 C230

Title: Re: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
Post by: bpossel on March 26, 2008, 07:47:26

Matt, were you able to confirm the cup position?

Anyone else know the correct cup direction?

Thanks!
Bob

bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320

Title: Re: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
Post by: jeffc280sl on March 26, 2008, 12:07:27

Hi Bob,

Hope this pics helps.

Download Attachment: (http://images/icon_paperclip.gif) Bob Spring.JPG (http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/jeffc280sl/200832613718_Bob%20Spring.JPG)
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Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

Title: Re: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
Post by: bpossel on March 26, 2008, 16:55:48

Hello Jeff!

Yes, thank you!  Your pic shows that the "1 2 3" needs to point towards the front of the car.
Thanks again!
Bob

bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
'71 280SL  /  '97 E320

Title: Re: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
Post by: jeffc280sl on March 26, 2008, 17:21:43

You're welcome

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed