Spring compressor is REQUIRED for rear spring removal
 

Despite popular belief its needed. Atleast on my 85 it was. There is a tab on the frame that the carrier catches on when it comes down. I am happy to report Autozones compresor was up to the task for the rears.

new pics yet and specs?

Not yet but the back end is up where it should be. The EBC green brake pads are AMAZING.

A compressor should always be used when removing a coil spring.

winmutt, you say that the autozone compressor was fine for the rear. have you had any luck with it on the front springs. i need to do some front end work but not being able to find a mb type compressor for rental.
did you try to do the rears without a compressor at first? ive done it quite a few times with just a jack or two, but not on an mb. oh and im still alive.

Please find the proper plate style compressor.. rent one from the forum.
Winmutt.. man.. bad example?:D How is the new 3-1 setup looking?

if you are really brave and resourceful you can do it without the mb spring compressor. that being said, I bought the correct one before the second attempt

easier said than done my friend.

Im not doubting your experience with your car wimmutt, but on my 82 I didn't need a compressor. I can pop my rear springs out in 30 minutes now. Now that means I have to drop the subframe at the front point, unbolt the shocks, disconnect the calipers etc, but it can be done.

What could be different between years? I know you have the performance springs, but they are shorter, no?

I was told by whunter this DIY applied to both the 126 and the 123, and indeed it does.

http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W126RearShocksSprings

That being said, I need to get a comprsesor anyways for my fronts.

dd

Yes most certainly use the plate type for the rear.

Talk about bad example, I first tried it with a single strut compressor (instead of using the two the kit provided). The rear springs are no where near the power of the front ones.

Ask and ye shall recieve.

http://winmutt.com/images/benz/3nubrear.jpg

3-1..that looks great.:thumbsup:

It'll look great when I get a paint job... To bad wifeys car gets sprayed first.....