Hi folks,

I am trying to compress one of the front springs on my '84 300sd with a spring compressor I am renting from a member of this forum. I want to make sure I am using it correctly so I don't kill myself. I have the lower disk on the second lowest spring coil, and the upper on the second highest. I cranked down pretty far, but the spring didn't compress enough. Am I missing something?

Thanks,
Jack

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Jack
1984 300SD. 115k miles.

Crank until the coils touch.

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Chad
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I got the spring out, now I'm trying to remove the front bolt holding the guide rod in. It seems to be in there really tight. I'm hammering on the nut and it's not budging. Any suggestions?

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Jack
1984 300SD. 115k miles.

How about reinstalling the spring? How do I get it to stay still in the right place (end of coil lined up with indentation in lower spring perch) while cranking on the spring compressor?

Thanks

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Jack
1984 300SD. 115k miles.

You can use a jack under the arm to help hold the spring.

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

I usually just hold the spring while I undo the screw.

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