Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: erickmarciano on November 17, 2008, 18:37:35

Title: need a rear driveshaft for my 4sp 71 280sl???
Post by: erickmarciano on November 17, 2008, 18:37:35

Hi all . what other car can I get a rear driveshaft for my 1971 280sl?on the late cars the rear joint can not be changed I was told.
thanks

Title: Re: need a rear driveshaft for my 4sp 71 280sl???
Post by: auret on November 17, 2008, 19:36:39

You can get a rebuilt driveshaft from Driveline Services of Portland for $371 including shipping in the continental US. Pretty reasonable Ithink.
Auret.

Title: Re: need a rear driveshaft for my 4sp 71 280sl???
Post by: merrill on November 18, 2008, 00:23:07

I purchased a rebuilt drive shaft from drive line for my 78 300d.

I have not had any problems with the rebuilt drive shaft

Title: Re: need a rear driveshaft for my 4sp 71 280sl???
Post by: erickmarciano on December 01, 2008, 14:25:53

any interchange part with the sedans?if so which one?
thanks

Title: Re: need a rear driveshaft for my 4sp 71 280sl???
Post by: al_lieffring on December 01, 2008, 15:57:29

Quote from: erickmarciano on December 01, 2008, 14:25:53

any interchange part with the sedans?if so which one?
thanks

Sedan and coupe drive shafts are nearly twice as long as one for a 280sl. there are many other differences including the center carrier bearings and different flex disc configurations.

Title: Re: need a rear driveshaft for my 4sp 71 280sl???
Post by: Raymond on December 21, 2008, 16:38:04

You might try Bud's Benz near Atlanta.  I was looking for the front section and they quoted $276.00.  If they have the front for me, they may have the back for you.  You might also ask Onanger near San Diego.  I've had good luck with other salvage parts from them.  I know Sun Valley doesn't have one at the moment.