Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Ebbe on January 16, 2017, 11:26:38

Title: Lowering the rear a bit
Post by: Ebbe on January 16, 2017, 11:26:38

Due to the suspension type and new springs etc. my 230 SL is a bit high at the rear and the camber looking a bit like an old VW.

Is it possible to lower it an inch or so? Have anyone tried to heat up the springs or..?

Ebbe

Title: Re: Lowering the rear a bit
Post by: mnahon on January 16, 2017, 12:29:04

This is done by changing the rubber pads at the top of the rear springs. The pads come in different sizes. This thread gives a good explanation:
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=24673.msg176403#msg176403

Meyer

Title: Re: Lowering the rear a bit
Post by: stickandrudderman on January 16, 2017, 19:55:09

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Have anyone tried to heat up the springs or..?

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Title: Re: Lowering the rear a bit
Post by: Cees Klumper on January 16, 2017, 20:04:34

There's also a metal 'cup' at the bottom of the springs that can be rotated to three different settings, that change the ride height and camber, you may want to check that out before taking more drastic measures.

Title: Re: Lowering the rear a bit
Post by: Ebbe on January 16, 2017, 21:34:11

Thanks Will do.

Ebbe