[W126 Coupe] Lowered with 18's but there is a rub

[David Fatovic]

I understand about not wanting to pull springs again! 
Not a fun task.

My plans for the 560 engine?  Not completely sure yet.
 I have my 85 500 SEC that needs a complete top end
rebuild and a 560 that is totalled.  I was thinking of
pulling the engine out of the 560 and re-working that
then putting it in the 85.  I am just in the idea
gathering stage right now.  I figure I will pull that
engine soon, then start stripping it and working on
it.  Custom building some stuff and finally dropping
it in.  

David

--- Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi David:
> 
> That's possible but, I'd like to avoid the
> change-up.  It was (for me) a lot
> of work with the special spring compressor to plant
> the new springs and nibs
> so to have to revisit this would not be a fun task. 
> Plus, I spent the
> better part of 1/2 day with the alignment guys when
> I did the lowering to
> get the rear just within tolerances.  Those 18's I
> just removed with 7,000
> miles on them look even all the way around as a
> result.
> 
> So, I'll add your ideas to the bottom of the list
> and hope that I do not
> have to go there.  BTW, what are your plans on that
> 560 motor??
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dick
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Fatovic" <coloradocroat at yahoo.com>
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists"
> <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 1:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Lowered with 18's but
> there is a rub
> 
> 
> > Don't the rear springs also have the nibs?  You
> could
> > adjust to a larger nib to raise the rear a
> fraction of
> > an inch to decrease the rub.
> >
> > David
> >
> > --- Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Well as some of you may know I changed up a set
> of
> > > 18 inch wheels and tires to an original 18 inch
> X 10
> > > Rear Lorrinser's on the lowered 83 SEC. The
> front
> > > are just fine at 18 X 9.  I rolled the rear
> fenders
> > > this past weekend after some much needed help
> from
> > > Mike Ramay.
> > >
> > > So, at present I have a nice rolled rear fender
> from
> > > 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock.  But there is a rub, I
> get
> > > wheel contact and a RUB at about 9 o'clock and
> maybe
> > > even as low as 8 o'clock on the front outer side
> of
> > > the tires.  I can roll to the end of the fender
> > > (that'll get me to 9 o'clock) but then I have to
> > > either shave or bend the lower panel which is
> the
> > > clip on urethane trim all of you are familiar
> with
> > > to get to the 8 o'clock position.  I need to
> clear
> > > about 1/4 inch in depth as best I can measure
> things
> > >
> > > Anyone else had to do this?  Before I do this
> last
> > > drastic step, I am going to renew the rear
> subframe
> > > bushings and the differential mount to see if
> that
> > > clears up the problem by affording a bit more of
> an
> > > even and firmer seating of the chassis.
> > >
> > > The rub only occurs when I hit a dip or bump in
> the
> > > road and can occur at any speed.  I was able to
> > > duplicate the problem so as to see and feel the
> > > point of trouble by running the car at an angle
> up
> > > and onto a curb.  So passenger front up results
> in
> > > the rub at driver's rear and visa-versa.
> > >
> > > Any thoughts appreciated just in the off chance
> > > someone else has encountered this.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
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