rear axle swap

[colinwoodburn]

I have tried to get hold of a 108 4.5 se axle with the 3;27 ratio to put into my 280 Pagoda. So far I have only been able to track down the centre diff and casing without the two axle/half shafts attached .Does anyone know if the pagoda parts will mate up to this unit ? I know an axle swop would be easier but "beggers cant be choosers" Maybe I should ask "joe the plumber" Is he here ? Thanks Colin

[Benz Dr.]

Joe has one at my place. It's 3.27 from a 280SE 4.5

[JamesL]

may be too late but 3.46 axles are easier to get hold of. I can steer you towards a couple complete in the UK from £150

[jeffc280sl]

According to MB EPC the 280 4.5 and the 280SL half axles are the same.
Right side 1083500710
left side  1083500310

[ja17]

Hello Colin,

The left side axel tube casting is different where it meets the gear case. The V-8 gear case is larger.The right side axel tube casting should be the same.  The axle shafts themselves are most likely the same.

[Dick M]

There is an axle available here:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8503059846546948448&hl=en