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Spring Compressor - Gasoline Fumes - 02-21-2009
Will this style work on a W123?
RE: Spring Compressor - ForcedInduction - 02-22-2009
The "official" one should be something like the attached picture. Yours will work, but I've never really trusted spring compressors with so few contact points. Springs store a LOT of energy when compressed.
RE: Spring Compressor - winmutt - 02-22-2009
(02-21-2009, 11:08 PM)Gasoline Fumes Will this style work on a W123?
Only if you want to shorten your life span. These work find on the back. On th front I had a friend who didn't listen to me, I believe he still hasn't patched the roof there the bolt went through when the threads failed.
RE: Spring Compressor - Gasoline Fumes - 02-22-2009
OK, I guess I don't want a bolt lodged in my skull. So the ~$200 plate style compressors on eBay will do it? I don't have either one, but the hook style was tempting at around $25.
RE: Spring Compressor - ForcedInduction - 02-22-2009
Check with a local NAPA, I think they offer the right style compressor for rent.
RE: Spring Compressor - Gasoline Fumes - 02-22-2009
I didn't even think of renting one, thanks! I'll look around when I'm ready to do something with the springs.