STD Tuning Suspension what eBay (Chinese) spring compressor for w123?

what eBay (Chinese) spring compressor for w123?

what eBay (Chinese) spring compressor for w123?

 
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xl.617.lx
Junkyard Dog

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03-08-2015, 07:34 PM #1
Whats up everyone!

Ive been trying to figure out which eBay w123 spring compressor is the "best" out of all the different ones.  Most of the information I've found is pretty old and I was wondering which one you guys would recommend?  They all look to be the same exact tool just with different name brand names, cases, and prices.  They range in price from $80-$200.  Which one do you guys like the best out of the cheap ones? 

Thanks for the help guys!
xl.617.lx
03-08-2015, 07:34 PM #1

Whats up everyone!

Ive been trying to figure out which eBay w123 spring compressor is the "best" out of all the different ones.  Most of the information I've found is pretty old and I was wondering which one you guys would recommend?  They all look to be the same exact tool just with different name brand names, cases, and prices.  They range in price from $80-$200.  Which one do you guys like the best out of the cheap ones? 

Thanks for the help guys!

Booster
GT2559V

240
03-09-2015, 03:04 AM #2
Why buy china spring compressor? I got some off ebay a few years ago, changed one set of land rover discovery springs and they are bent as a banana now......

Not much fun watching them bend with a big spring compressed inside it.....
Booster
03-09-2015, 03:04 AM #2

Why buy china spring compressor? I got some off ebay a few years ago, changed one set of land rover discovery springs and they are bent as a banana now......

Not much fun watching them bend with a big spring compressed inside it.....

mo1971fordcrew
Glug Glug Glug

29
03-09-2015, 10:45 AM #3
I bought the EWK Tool brand last year for $129.00. I have used this on the front and rear springs on my w123 twice now with no problems (this doesn't include removing springs from donor car).  I did have to file out the holes where the spring compressor fits in the front because it was like a few mm too big in diameter. I've had no problems yet! I love it, but it definitely still scares me lol. 
Looks like it's $118.98 now on ebay

1980 Mercedes 300TD - Engine: 1983 OM617, W126 rear "blue" springs, turbo front springs, ALDA and rack limiter removed, boost @ 12psi. 2.5 inch exhaust off 6.9 diesel, straight pipe. Manual climate control. 2.88 diff.
mo1971fordcrew
03-09-2015, 10:45 AM #3

I bought the EWK Tool brand last year for $129.00. I have used this on the front and rear springs on my w123 twice now with no problems (this doesn't include removing springs from donor car).  I did have to file out the holes where the spring compressor fits in the front because it was like a few mm too big in diameter. I've had no problems yet! I love it, but it definitely still scares me lol. 
Looks like it's $118.98 now on ebay


1980 Mercedes 300TD - Engine: 1983 OM617, W126 rear "blue" springs, turbo front springs, ALDA and rack limiter removed, boost @ 12psi. 2.5 inch exhaust off 6.9 diesel, straight pipe. Manual climate control. 2.88 diff.

xl.617.lx
Junkyard Dog

59
03-09-2015, 02:40 PM #4
(03-09-2015, 03:04 AM)Booster Why buy china spring compressor?  I got some off ebay a few years ago, changed one set of land rover discovery springs and they are bent as a banana now......

Not much fun watching them bend with a big spring compressed inside it.....

Congratulations Booster, you've just scared the sh*t out of me, lol!
xl.617.lx
03-09-2015, 02:40 PM #4

(03-09-2015, 03:04 AM)Booster Why buy china spring compressor?  I got some off ebay a few years ago, changed one set of land rover discovery springs and they are bent as a banana now......

Not much fun watching them bend with a big spring compressed inside it.....

Congratulations Booster, you've just scared the sh*t out of me, lol!

xl.617.lx
Junkyard Dog

59
03-09-2015, 02:41 PM #5
(03-09-2015, 10:45 AM)mo1971fordcrew I bought the EWK Tool brand last year for $129.00. I have used this on the front and rear springs on my w123 twice now with no problems (this doesn't include removing springs from donor car).  I did have to file out the holes where the spring compressor fits in the front because it was like a few mm too big in diameter. I've had no problems yet! I love it, but it definitely still scares me lol. 
Looks like it's $118.98 now on ebay


Thanks for the feedback Mo, EWK it is then!
xl.617.lx
03-09-2015, 02:41 PM #5

(03-09-2015, 10:45 AM)mo1971fordcrew I bought the EWK Tool brand last year for $129.00. I have used this on the front and rear springs on my w123 twice now with no problems (this doesn't include removing springs from donor car).  I did have to file out the holes where the spring compressor fits in the front because it was like a few mm too big in diameter. I've had no problems yet! I love it, but it definitely still scares me lol. 
Looks like it's $118.98 now on ebay


Thanks for the feedback Mo, EWK it is then!

xl.617.lx
Junkyard Dog

59
03-09-2015, 02:44 PM #6
(03-09-2015, 03:04 AM)Booster Why buy china spring compressor?  I got some off ebay a few years ago, changed one set of land rover discovery springs and they are bent as a banana now......

Not much fun watching them bend with a big spring compressed inside it.....

Oops, I forgot to awnser your question I was so scared (lol)

Ive got to go with a cheap bootleg compressor because I'm nearing the end of my build and I'm already over budget and I still haven't upgraded my turbo yet.

:^|
xl.617.lx
03-09-2015, 02:44 PM #6

(03-09-2015, 03:04 AM)Booster Why buy china spring compressor?  I got some off ebay a few years ago, changed one set of land rover discovery springs and they are bent as a banana now......

Not much fun watching them bend with a big spring compressed inside it.....

Oops, I forgot to awnser your question I was so scared (lol)

Ive got to go with a cheap bootleg compressor because I'm nearing the end of my build and I'm already over budget and I still haven't upgraded my turbo yet.

:^|

Booster
GT2559V

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03-09-2015, 03:23 PM #7
(03-09-2015, 02:44 PM)xl.617.lx
(03-09-2015, 03:04 AM)Booster Why buy china spring compressor?  I got some off ebay a few years ago, changed one set of land rover discovery springs and they are bent as a banana now......

Not much fun watching them bend with a big spring compressed inside it.....

Oops, I forgot to awnser your question I was so scared (lol)

Ive got to go with a cheap bootleg compressor because I'm nearing the end of my build and I'm already over budget and I still haven't upgraded my turbo yet.

:^|

Sorry, didn't mean to scare you! Loads of China tools in my box are fine and never have an issue.

I don't know about you but I've seen when a spring lets go... I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it...

The springs I was compressing where a 4x4 heavy duty items... Not your average spring. 

Up to you what you do with your tools but safety first... 
Booster
03-09-2015, 03:23 PM #7

(03-09-2015, 02:44 PM)xl.617.lx
(03-09-2015, 03:04 AM)Booster Why buy china spring compressor?  I got some off ebay a few years ago, changed one set of land rover discovery springs and they are bent as a banana now......

Not much fun watching them bend with a big spring compressed inside it.....

Oops, I forgot to awnser your question I was so scared (lol)

Ive got to go with a cheap bootleg compressor because I'm nearing the end of my build and I'm already over budget and I still haven't upgraded my turbo yet.

:^|

Sorry, didn't mean to scare you! Loads of China tools in my box are fine and never have an issue.

I don't know about you but I've seen when a spring lets go... I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it...

The springs I was compressing where a 4x4 heavy duty items... Not your average spring. 

Up to you what you do with your tools but safety first... 

mo1971fordcrew
Glug Glug Glug

29
03-11-2015, 11:12 PM #8
Agreed with Booster. I treat the compressed spring like a nuclear bomb. LOL Be very careful with them.

1980 Mercedes 300TD - Engine: 1983 OM617, W126 rear "blue" springs, turbo front springs, ALDA and rack limiter removed, boost @ 12psi. 2.5 inch exhaust off 6.9 diesel, straight pipe. Manual climate control. 2.88 diff.
mo1971fordcrew
03-11-2015, 11:12 PM #8

Agreed with Booster. I treat the compressed spring like a nuclear bomb. LOL Be very careful with them.


1980 Mercedes 300TD - Engine: 1983 OM617, W126 rear "blue" springs, turbo front springs, ALDA and rack limiter removed, boost @ 12psi. 2.5 inch exhaust off 6.9 diesel, straight pipe. Manual climate control. 2.88 diff.

03-15-2015, 07:47 AM #9
Those Klann knock-offs are fine. The ones with the black discs have alittle better fit for looong springs. W123 chassis needs the top hole enlarged a bit to fit the non-genuine spring compressors through. Apart from that they work fine, mine has done at least 8 sets of springs now + aided a couple of ball joints and other stuff where the springs need securing...

[Image: federn_spannen.jpg]

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'88 300CD Turbo Coupé - OM603
DiseaselWeasel
03-15-2015, 07:47 AM #9

Those Klann knock-offs are fine. The ones with the black discs have alittle better fit for looong springs. W123 chassis needs the top hole enlarged a bit to fit the non-genuine spring compressors through. Apart from that they work fine, mine has done at least 8 sets of springs now + aided a couple of ball joints and other stuff where the springs need securing...

[Image: federn_spannen.jpg]


____________________________________

'88 300CD Turbo Coupé - OM603

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
03-18-2015, 03:40 AM #10
I used a EWK and a sir tools. Both worked great after taking a die grinder to the spring perch holes.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
03-18-2015, 03:40 AM #10

I used a EWK and a sir tools. Both worked great after taking a die grinder to the spring perch holes.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

Booster
GT2559V

240
03-18-2015, 03:15 PM #11
The ones I used where external BTW, which are never as good.

Plenty of china stuff is fine, was just putting my 2p in about price -v- quality
Booster
03-18-2015, 03:15 PM #11

The ones I used where external BTW, which are never as good.

Plenty of china stuff is fine, was just putting my 2p in about price -v- quality

03-19-2015, 04:15 PM #12
External!? Either you don't have or you have balls of steel.......... Wow.

____________________________________

'88 300CD Turbo Coupé - OM603
DiseaselWeasel
03-19-2015, 04:15 PM #12

External!? Either you don't have or you have balls of steel.......... Wow.


____________________________________

'88 300CD Turbo Coupé - OM603

xl.617.lx
Junkyard Dog

59
03-28-2015, 05:40 PM #13
So I ended up getting the EWK compressor, and it works great!  Its much easier to remove the spring then I thought it would be.  Its amazing how effortlessly the tool compresses the spring, then you just pull it out.

Thanks for all the feedback guys!
xl.617.lx
03-28-2015, 05:40 PM #13

So I ended up getting the EWK compressor, and it works great!  Its much easier to remove the spring then I thought it would be.  Its amazing how effortlessly the tool compresses the spring, then you just pull it out.

Thanks for all the feedback guys!

mo1971fordcrew
Glug Glug Glug

29
04-10-2015, 09:56 AM #14
Awesome!! I'm glad it worked

1980 Mercedes 300TD - Engine: 1983 OM617, W126 rear "blue" springs, turbo front springs, ALDA and rack limiter removed, boost @ 12psi. 2.5 inch exhaust off 6.9 diesel, straight pipe. Manual climate control. 2.88 diff.
mo1971fordcrew
04-10-2015, 09:56 AM #14

Awesome!! I'm glad it worked


1980 Mercedes 300TD - Engine: 1983 OM617, W126 rear "blue" springs, turbo front springs, ALDA and rack limiter removed, boost @ 12psi. 2.5 inch exhaust off 6.9 diesel, straight pipe. Manual climate control. 2.88 diff.

BoostedW124
TA 0301

59
04-17-2017, 10:26 PM #15
Just ordered ebay compressor. I think in my spare time ill see if i can weld some reinforcement on them.

1998 w210 e300 TD: egr delete, muffler delete, amg 18s, I love this car!
1995 w124 e300 diesel: bolted on junkyard w210 turbo.. yes you can "easily" boost your om606na! RIP
1991 w201: putting the om606 na to turbo into this. Not enough hours in the day!
BoostedW124
04-17-2017, 10:26 PM #15

Just ordered ebay compressor. I think in my spare time ill see if i can weld some reinforcement on them.


1998 w210 e300 TD: egr delete, muffler delete, amg 18s, I love this car!
1995 w124 e300 diesel: bolted on junkyard w210 turbo.. yes you can "easily" boost your om606na! RIP
1991 w201: putting the om606 na to turbo into this. Not enough hours in the day!

Evgeniy1987
GT2256V

139
04-18-2017, 01:51 AM #16
I also have just a "cheap one" for my W123. Just like the other guys, I had to enlarge the holes in the front.

I could remove the original springs, and put H&R springs in... and a friend borrowed it for his W124 and it worked too..
This post was last modified: 04-18-2017, 01:52 AM by Evgeniy1987.
Evgeniy1987
04-18-2017, 01:51 AM #16

I also have just a "cheap one" for my W123. Just like the other guys, I had to enlarge the holes in the front.

I could remove the original springs, and put H&R springs in... and a friend borrowed it for his W124 and it worked too..

 
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