Hey guys,
I'd really appreciate as many opinions as possible about decent spring compressors suitable for the W124. This topic has come up a bit recently, but I thought I'd start a thread about these tools specifically.
I personally don't trust those beefy threaded-rod-style MacPherson strut/spring compressors, like the Craftsman one that Sears sells. And there seem to be a lot of other shady looking spring compressors on eBay, etc.
What I hear are reputable are brands like Klann and SirTools, but they're so expensive!
Just a little poking around online brought me to places like koniktool.com which sells a compressor that looks like a knock-off of the Klann design, and then there's technictool.com which I further don't want to trust if for any reason because my browser seems to hang whenever I try to browse through their website.
I'm thinking about buying one because it's something that I will use more than once, and is more convenient than renting. I'm just wondering if it's worth the investment. Also, will I be able to use one of these spring compressors on other cars like my Saab c900 (on which I have used one of those Craftsman compressors successfully)?
If you own or just have experience using any of these tools I'd like to hear about it. Please let us know what the brand is, and where it was purchased.
I'd really appreciate as many opinions as possible about decent spring compressors suitable for the W124. This topic has come up a bit recently, but I thought I'd start a thread about these tools specifically.
I personally don't trust those beefy threaded-rod-style MacPherson strut/spring compressors, like the Craftsman one that Sears sells. And there seem to be a lot of other shady looking spring compressors on eBay, etc.
What I hear are reputable are brands like Klann and SirTools, but they're so expensive!
Just a little poking around online brought me to places like koniktool.com which sells a compressor that looks like a knock-off of the Klann design, and then there's technictool.com which I further don't want to trust if for any reason because my browser seems to hang whenever I try to browse through their website.
I'm thinking about buying one because it's something that I will use more than once, and is more convenient than renting. I'm just wondering if it's worth the investment. Also, will I be able to use one of these spring compressors on other cars like my Saab c900 (on which I have used one of those Craftsman compressors successfully)?
If you own or just have experience using any of these tools I'd like to hear about it. Please let us know what the brand is, and where it was purchased.