Is a spring compressor needed for w124
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Is a spring compressor needed for w124
Do you need a spring compressor to replace the springs (front) on the E320. I need to swap the springs out and I want to just do it in the garage if I can. I am also going to replace all the rubber on the suspension.
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Eh, not necessarily. You can put the car on jack-stands, get a piece of wood on a floor-jack and bring it up under the control arm. Unbolt the control arm and lower the jack. Just make sure the jack is as centered as possible. Then simply reverse the process to replace. It's actually very easy. I did it with the help of a friend when I replaced my springs.
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A little dramatic. Ive actually had closer calls with a spring compressor than my method. Problems with them not threading up or seating correctly are common. At least with the jack, when I release the pressure, it's controlled, and Im 10 ft. away.
Youre right though, it is dangerous, but if youre cautious and use common sense just as you would if you HAD a compressor, you won't have any problems.
Youre right though, it is dangerous, but if youre cautious and use common sense just as you would if you HAD a compressor, you won't have any problems.
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A little dramatic. Ive actually had closer calls with a spring compressor than my method. Problems with them not threading up or seating correctly are common. At least with the jack, when I release the pressure, it's controlled, and Im 10 ft. away.
Youre right though, it is dangerous, but if youre cautious and use common sense just as you would if you HAD a compressor, you won't have any problems.
Youre right though, it is dangerous, but if youre cautious and use common sense just as you would if you HAD a compressor, you won't have any problems.
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The plate and center screw type spring compressors cost about $250 (Klann copy) on eBay or nearly 2x for original Klann brand IIRC. Some members rent them or buy, use them once, and sell them at a discount. Do a search or pose a question, you may find someone local to you who will loan it for free.
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Less than 5 min with the proper tool. You could remove it without the tool (done it on the 300E parts car with the threaded rods and clip tool, but I wouldn't even attempt getting it back in that way).
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A little dramatic. Ive actually had closer calls with a spring compressor than my method. Problems with them not threading up or seating correctly are common. At least with the jack, when I release the pressure, it's controlled, and Im 10 ft. away.
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Allrightttt!!!!!!
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Yeah, me too. Sorry for being dramatic but i've had some pop out on mustangs using the method you mentioned. I also had a 69 mustang fall on me but it landed on the jack stand and a tire i had underneath. So yeah autozone spring compressors won't work and you must use the right one (plates) for the springs to even move.
Oh and I don't see Zorro ditching the 300e even if he gets bigger. Except maybe for a 500e, and in that case all the cool mods would go with. Enzo would still be alive
