Front spring removal?

Seattle_202 · 05-03-2012, 09:38 PM

I'm going to lower the car in a few days and had a few questions about how to remove the front springs. I've done the "search" and those who has done it required the Mercedes type spring compressor. My question is can I do this with the floor jack. As in, use the jack to compress it, then release the pressure slowly to release it? has anyone gone this route? How safe is it? I know there is some risk involved but just how risky is too risky? I plan on R&R (remove and reinstall) till I get the height I want. So it might take a few days at the most. Oh one more thing, front camber kit? I know there's a few on here who are practically sitting on the ground. How did you go about fixing the camber? Yes, KMAC I know but other options please. Input and advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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MASTERBENZ · 05-05-2012, 11:14 PM

Please DO NOT use a jack! Use the Mercedes-Benz spring compressor! Safety first, and it's not worth the aggravation. I've done plenty of these springs, and it has A LOT of tension and pressure even when I use the Mercedes-Benz spring compressor!

ronniei30 · 05-18-2012, 01:12 AM

where can i get a mercedes spring compressor? i need to do my coil springs too.

05-05-2012, 11:14 PM	#2
MASTERBENZ Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 42 Drives: Mercedes-Benzes: 2005 ML500, 2002 E320 4-Matic, 1993 300E, 1994 E320, AND 1999 C230 KOMPRESSOR	Please DO NOT use a jack! Use the Mercedes-Benz spring compressor! Safety first, and it's not worth the aggravation. I've done plenty of these springs, and it has A LOT of tension and pressure even when I use the Mercedes-Benz spring compressor! __________________ I'M A FACTORY-TRAINED MERCEDES-BENZ MASTER SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN, ASE (AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE OF EXCELLENCE) MASTER AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIAN, BOSCH MASTER TECHNICIAN, MECP (MOBILE ELECTRONICS CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS) MASTER TECHNICIAN, AND A L1 ASE & BOSCH ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST WITH A MASTER'S IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

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05-18-2012, 01:12 AM	#3
ronniei30 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3 Drives: 1994 c220	where can i get a mercedes spring compressor? i need to do my coil springs too.

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