The hydropneumatic compensator was a clever way of adapting the old axle design for level control, but it seems unlikely that the hydro compensator was the reason for that design because it wasn't offered until years after the steel spring version.
On the Ponton site it says of the evolution of the MB swing axle: "The pivot point was lowered, and later, a horizontal compensating spring was fitted between the rear axle and the right axle shaft to keep the car more stable under various driving conditions." So I guess it was a necessary improvement, but I don't understand how the spring contributes to stability. D. Peter Frederick wrote: > >To provide level control. > >The basic swing axle suspension was used from 1953 to 1973, > >Peter > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
