I have a 2.47 diff out of a 380se but didn't swap the cv axles(big regret) and my stock ones are shot. Its impossible to find the 300sd cv axles new. So I bought some 2nd Gen cv axles off a junked 560. My question is will they fit or do I need to buy the half shafts for the 380se and use the other half of the used 560 cv axles

To use the 2nd Gen axles, the 2nd Gen inboard stub shafts that enter the diff are required. Those stub shafts are flanged for the bolt-on inboard CV joints.

thats how the 380 se was. thats why i bought the 560 axles was for the inboard stub shaft, you cant buy the full shafts for the first gen 300sd anymore. you can how ever buy the half shafts for 2nd gens. im wondering if they are to long, as 2nd gen w126's are wider than 1st gen w126's

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84 300sd 2.47 dif 360k
26 mpg needs lots of love
given to me in pitty

89 civic hatchback auto 140k
33mpgs soon to be low to mid 40's
been in the family since mile 1

85 300d with unknown knock. driven over 30k with knock and still going. sold for $800

I THINK i have a set of 126 axles rebooted...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

They fit better than the last ones with no problems.

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84 300sd 2.47 dif 360k
26 mpg needs lots of love
given to me in pitty

89 civic hatchback auto 140k
33mpgs soon to be low to mid 40's
been in the family since mile 1

85 300d with unknown knock. driven over 30k with knock and still going. sold for $800