If it has been built properly and substantially, the only issue becomes workability. I built this one....
Picture of my Spring Compressor

There is no comparison to the tool that started the thread when you compare ease of use and speed. It is really easy to use.

Mine was built at a time when to do anything else was not possible for more than one reason and would repeat the entire process again

Looks good from as you said... a bad photo!
Don

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1980 300TD-T (82 Turbo and Trans) 159,000 Miles "Jackie-O"
1983 300SD 272,000 Miles "Aristotle"
1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited - keeps the MB's off the ice and out of the snow
1994 BMW 530it