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bpossel

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Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
« on: March 21, 2008, 13:04:33 »
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
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merrill

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Re: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2008, 10:28:32 »
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

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Austin Tx
66 230 sl - "white"
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Matt
Austin Tx
66 230 sl - "white"
78 300 D - Blue
98 C230

bpossel

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Re: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2008, 07:47:26 »
Matt, were you able to confirm the cup position?

Anyone else know the correct cup direction?

Thanks!
Bob

bpossel  (Memphis, TN.)
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jeffc280sl

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Re: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2008, 12:07:27 »
Hi Bob,

Hope this pics helps.

Download Attachment: Bob Spring.JPG
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Jeff C.
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bpossel

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Re: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2008, 16:55:48 »
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

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jeffc280sl

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Re: Rear Springs - Lower Cup Position?
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2008, 17:21:43 »
You're welcome

Jeff C.
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