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Old 12-04-2001, 12:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
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spring compressor?
does anyone have spring compressors? the one that's specifically for our MB's w/ the center shaft and the two plates. i have my old one i used for my honda w/ struts but it was a b*tch to use it for the CLK. i'm sure that was designed w/ struts in mind. you know how much it is? my mb mechanic said its almost $1k!!! i was hoping someone can provide other options. <br> <br> what stirred all this... basically i wanted to install #2 and #1 spring pads but was not about to pay for this simple procedure. btw i'm in alhambra, CA =)
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Old 12-04-2001, 01:32 AM   #2 (permalink)
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It's $900 from Snapon
It's a special Euro spring compressor.
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Old 12-04-2001, 06:35 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Linh has succesfully done this 'without' a spring compressor.
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Old 12-04-2001, 09:10 AM   #4 (permalink)
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So have I, but you have the potential for creating problems doing it our way.
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Old 12-04-2001, 02:31 PM   #5 (permalink)
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No..your way is a problem, not my way ..Mach430 !!! If you have done it...why do you ask me ........
<br> to re-do your spring again...Mach430. If you ask Hai...it so..so easy my way.
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Old 12-04-2001, 02:38 PM   #6 (permalink)
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TechB...if you click back to all the pages, you will still find my procedure with PICS of how.......
<br> to remove/installation of spring without the compressor. I no longer offer to do FREE spring installation. I would recommand you to Randall at http://www.autowerksexpress.com.
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Old 12-04-2001, 03:18 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Cause it's a pain in the ass without the spring compressor, and I don't have the tools
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Old 12-04-2001, 07:59 PM   #8 (permalink)
Linh
 
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Oh...unless you have the factory spring compressor...my way is so easyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!
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Old 12-04-2001, 08:27 PM   #9 (permalink)
shell
 
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It is a royal pain in the rear without the right tool - tried, aborted, scary, never again.
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Old 12-04-2001, 08:32 PM   #10 (permalink)
Linh
 
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Shell.....really? What kindna tools do you need. The rear are alot easier the the front because ....
there's only one control arm screw.
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