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03-24-2005, 08:11 PM
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Where can I Borrow or Rent Spring Compressor?
Does anyone know where I might rent or borrow a spring compressor to do a do-it-myself suspension overhaul (ball joints, bushings, etc) on 1983 Mercedes 240D. I am located in Seattle. Thank you!
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#2
03-24-2005, 08:19 PM
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AutoZone
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-Randy Wakefield 1969 220D 4 speed (parts car) 1976 280C 1976 280S 1981 240D 4 speed (parts car) 1982 300D 1983 300TD (Ivory) 1983 300TD (gold) 1985 300TD (gray) 1987 190D 2.5 1970 280SEL (sold) 1977 240D 4 speed (sold) 1974 280 (rusted to death) --- 1927 Chevy 4 door sedan 1938 Chevy 2 door sedan 1950 Willys Jeepster 1955 Studebaker President 4 door 1977 Ford F250 1979 Glastron 17' 1948 John Deere A 1960 John Deere 2010 1979 Satoh S650G -- 2000 Bichon (Doby)
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03-24-2005, 08:36 PM
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No, not AutoZone. Incorrect tool.
Read through these: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/search.php?searchid=248345
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#4
03-24-2005, 08:36 PM
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Thank you DieselBone
Thank you DieselBone. Autozone will rent at no charge, just a deposit.
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03-24-2005, 08:54 PM
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If you wish to risk death...go to autozone....if you don't then get the CORRECT tool for these cars.
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Proud owner of .... 1971 280SE W108 1979 300SD W116 1983 300D W123 1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper 1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel 1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified) --------------------- Section 609 MVAC Certified --------------------- "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche
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03-24-2005, 09:20 PM
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Opps
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-Randy Wakefield 1969 220D 4 speed (parts car) 1976 280C 1976 280S 1981 240D 4 speed (parts car) 1982 300D 1983 300TD (Ivory) 1983 300TD (gold) 1985 300TD (gray) 1987 190D 2.5 1970 280SEL (sold) 1977 240D 4 speed (sold) 1974 280 (rusted to death) --- 1927 Chevy 4 door sedan 1938 Chevy 2 door sedan 1950 Willys Jeepster 1955 Studebaker President 4 door 1977 Ford F250 1979 Glastron 17' 1948 John Deere A 1960 John Deere 2010 1979 Satoh S650G -- 2000 Bichon (Doby)
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03-24-2005, 09:36 PM
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I've done this with the wrong tools.....believe me it had me worried....I was between a rock and hard place time wise...and would not recomend others taking a chance......they were wrong ones and exceptionaly heavy duty and they were bending....cheaper ones would NOT hold up...
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Proud owner of .... 1971 280SE W108 1979 300SD W116 1983 300D W123 1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper 1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel 1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified) --------------------- Section 609 MVAC Certified --------------------- "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche
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