My concern with both methods is getting the links tightened up in "ready to drive" position.
That said, the first option would probably be my choice. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 10:27:17 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>: > What is the best way to install the rear subframe? Who has BTDT? > > i'm thinking to install the links and wheel carriers to the subframe > first. a straightedge across the top should line up with the centers > of the outer end of the top link. so that solves the problem of trying > to tighten links you can't get to with the subframe installed, with the > weight of the car on the subframe. (book method) > > I can tighten all the links, then install the subframe with springs. > The weight is in the wheel carriers. > > then install the axles and diff. > > > as an alternative: > I could try assembling diff, axles and subframe, then raising it up, > with a series of blocks, left, right, front and rear. It would be > harder to get everything in place and hard to list by hand to push into > the final place for bolts. > > I am not ready yet. Have to patch holes in the body, weld up the > subframe mounts, replace brake lines, fuel hoses, etc before > installing. Then assemble the links and wheel carriers to the subframe. > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
