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colinwoodburn

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rear axle swap
« on: November 01, 2008, 10:40:02 »
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
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Benz Dr.

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Re: rear axle swap
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2008, 11:29:53 »
Joe has one at my place. It's 3.27 from a 280SE 4.5

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Re: rear axle swap
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2008, 11:30:49 »
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
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jeffc280sl

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Re: rear axle swap
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2008, 12:49:34 »
According to MB EPC the 280 4.5 and the 280SL half axles are the same.
Right side 1083500710
left side  1083500310
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Re: rear axle swap
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2008, 22:17:53 »
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.
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Dick M

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Re: rear axle swap
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2008, 18:08:39 »
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