Front Suspension Maintenance ??'s
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From: Mizzou
1998 C43 AMG
Front Suspension Maintenance ??'s
G'day, gents! I need to replace typical items on the front suspension: LCA bushings and ball joints. I already swapped out the front OE shocks for Koni's and the improved ride quality and handling is very noticeable. 
Still need to swap out the stock OE springs for the Vogtlands I ordered 2 years ago!
But that leads to my question: Do I need a spring compressor when removing the lower control arm or will I be fine just removing all the connecting bolts and letting the spring fall out when I remove the arm?
Anyone know the torque settings for the bolts?
Thanks guys! 
Still need to swap out the stock OE springs for the Vogtlands I ordered 2 years ago!But that leads to my question: Do I need a spring compressor when removing the lower control arm or will I be fine just removing all the connecting bolts and letting the spring fall out when I remove the arm?
Anyone know the torque settings for the bolts?
Thanks guys!
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