Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?

[bpossel]

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

[merrill]

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

[bpossel]

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

[jeffc280sl]

Hi Bob,

Hope this pics helps.

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Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

[bpossel]

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

[jeffc280sl]

You're welcome

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed