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10-20-2011, 10:36 PM
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CAN FRONT COIL SPRING ON A SD BE REMOVED WITHOUT DISCONNECTING ANYTHING
I'm getting information together for replacing the guide rod mount. Did many searches, but can't find if the spring can be removed without disconnecting anything. Must replace rod mount bushing on LCA.
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10-20-2011, 10:50 PM
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I don't think so. it sits in a pretty deep cup, once the spring is compressed, it's simple to unhook the shock, and the lca bushing bolt to remove the spring. I have not attempted to remove the spring in a 126 though, only 124's and 123's
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10-21-2011, 12:35 AM
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w126 is almost identical to the w123 only the guide rod mounting is slightly different...
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10-21-2011, 08:58 AM
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10-21-2011, 09:41 AM
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heh, yeah, I was going from memory of when I'm scrapping entire cars, but pulling good stuff out... and of course I'm pulling the entire control arm set... so LCA simplest for me! I'm fairly certain either the LCA or the lower ball joint would need to be unhooked though... no?
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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10-21-2011, 09:58 AM
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But, if you are going to the trouble of removing the spring (using an MB spring compressor) you would be money ahead by changing out the LCA bushings while you are in there. LCA and front guide rod bushings are about the only reasons to pull the front springs on the W126 front end.
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#7
10-21-2011, 10:15 AM
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