Thread: Trying to fit an aluminium W126 / 107 trailing arm to a W123 - a question of compatib
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Old 06-06-2012, 07:06 AM
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The rear calipers on the aluminum setup are floating caliper, similar to the 124 chassis. It looks to me like the conversion is way too complicated for the value offered. (Sorry)

I was very high on the idea originally but after seeing all the differences it looks impractical to me.

the extra weight would be a deal killer for me too.
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