Soft Top Springs

[bpossel]

I am missing both of the large soft top springs.  K&K sells them at $32.00 each.  Does anyone know an alternative source for these springs, hopefully at a lower cost.  Seems a bit high for springs...
Thanks,
Bob

bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

[mdsalemi]

quote:Originally posted by bpossel

I am missing both of the large soft top springs.  K&K sells them at $32.00 each.  Does anyone know an alternative source for these springs, hopefully at a lower cost.  Seems a bit high for springs...
Thanks,
Bob

bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

Gee, when anything is less then $50 I'm happy...but that's just me.  My car is in storage else I'd help; but find the dimensions of the springs and you can probably find something off the shelf that might work.  Try http://www.springsfast.com or http://www.allrite.com/index.html or http://www.generalwirespring.com/  Once you have some idea of dimensions you should be able to source them alternatively.


Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored

[bpossel]

Hi Mike,

I know....  $64 bucks is small change compared to the $1,000's already spent on our cars...  just seems a lot for springs.

Can someone please take a picture of the correct OEM soft top spring and post it.  Also, post the measurement(the length and diameter)...?

Thanks!!!
Bob



bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

[Douglas]

So you're saying you don't want to "spring" for the factory parts?

I bought a factory set for my last SL and bit the bullet. I'll tell you this -- those suckers are subjected to a lot of tension. For me, the extra $20 or $30 was worth it knowing they're up to the task.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220