Thread: Trying to fit an aluminium W126 / 107 trailing arm to a W123 - a question of compatib
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Old 12-08-2010, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesDean View Post
I'm not sure of the material used however, I do know that theres a right side and left side. I used those are the basis of my parts search.
Oh great - this is a great help - this more or less confirms that the alloy (well non steel - whether it is aluminum or titanium remains to be seen) is with the anti-squat gubbins.

I've found these pictures in the FSM:-




You can see there are extra bits by the hubs
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