Thread: Trying to fit an aluminium W126 / 107 trailing arm to a W123 - a question of compatib
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Old 09-05-2013, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Simpler=Better View Post
A custom roll bar should only be around $400, and you could go super heavy. Or cut up the 126 bar, sleeve it with tubing, and weld back together.
I was thinking 10 minutes with my TIG welder and the W126 / 107 ends welded onto a W123 bar...
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