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Originally Posted by fonzi
I never would have been able to envision what you were talking about without those pictures. It seems like it would be a lot of fabrication, but I can't see why it would not work. Doing all the calculations or getting the geometry to work the way you want inexpensively seems complicated. (And certainly a no-go for my SLC convertible. I should just replace my shocks and maybe use some spring pads or find stiffer springs, wondering if W126 springs would be stiffer and fit. I assume they'd fit since they use the same control arms as SLCs.)
So back to your "shocks through the tower" concept...
- When you bolt the top of a shock to the body of the car, it is fixed. It seems this setup requires additional travel through the top of the shock tower with taller shocks.
- In order to have the shock travel through the top, do you drill out the body somehow allowing the rod to all fit through the body? And not use the washer I guess.
Interesting.
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Yes the push rod would be coming through the original top shock mount hole, then acting on the bellcrank mounted above it, turning the force 90 degrees pushing on the shock and spring mounted pointing at each other and the centerline of the car. no rear seat would be possible so it wouldn't help with your issues. w126 springs should fit but static height could be different. We'll know more after the rear of the 300se is apart.