Does any one know how lowering a 60's era Mercedes affects the rear end? They have almost the same set up as a swing axle bug and the axle joints in the bugs will go out a lot faster when its lowered. I would think that the Mercedes joints are better quality, so they would last longer, but I'm not so sure.
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holy rust batman! (it's not that bad for our location)
the benz parts axles are better quality, but if they're in crap condition to begin with they won't last very long. you'd best go over all everything with a fine toothed comb before going super low and keep a spare set of everything you need close by and handy. otherwise, i wouldn't hesitate going the same amount of low as the bugs. benz of that era have some seriously heavy duty drive line compared to other makes, so i wouldn't worry all too much.
are you restoring this thing?Last edited by Krolik; 03-25-2011, 08:11 PM.Allen
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92 Mercedes 300CE Sportline 5 Spd
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Thanks for the information.
I'm working on just getting it on the road and driving for now but I would like to eventually take it back to it former glory. It was stored in a garage for 30 years so its in great shape for being a midwest car all its life only two rust holes that really need to be fixed to drive it.
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Originally posted by Knox View PostThanks for the information.
I'm working on just getting it on the road and driving for now but I would like to eventually take it back to it former glory. It was stored in a garage for 30 years so its in great shape for being a midwest car all its life only two rust holes that really need to be fixed to drive it.
can't wait to see any progress you make on itAllen
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Originally posted by Knox View PostUpdate: Its still sitting in my garage. Having a little trouble finding the time and the parts to make the clutch and the brakes work correctly.
More so, what seems to be the problem? The clutch/brakes aren't that much different than any other car - seized or something?Last edited by Krolik; 05-19-2011, 04:56 PM.Allen
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Originally posted by Krolik View PostHave you tried sourcing parts from Benzworld/Peachparts lately? There have been quite a few folks parting these old kraut cans.
More so, what seems to be the problem? The clutch/brakes aren't that much different than any other car - seized or something?Last edited by Knox; 05-25-2011, 02:13 PM.
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