I've got all my parts ordered for a front end rebuild. I'm looking to rent the proper tool which will allow me to press in the lower ball joints. I did a W123 a few years ago, without the proper tool, and don't want to do it that way again.
So; if you or you know a forum member who has one to rent, let me know.
Thanks.

Are you aware that there is a tool rental subforum?

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tool-rental-program/

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

check out your local auto-zone or advanced auto, they both rent tools for a deposit, and when you return the tool you get your money back.

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Nosce Te Ipsum "Know thyself"

Hey, thanks for the info on tool rental forum. Didn't have any luck looking for one. As far as Auto Zone or Advance; its obvious; no offense; you haven't ever had to do the lower ball joints. The tools they have to rent won't work. I've done my homework.
It's too costly to buy one for just 1 or 2 jobs.
Thanks.

The generic ball joint press tools won't work on w123 or w126, not without considerable mcgyvering.

That is why he made a reference to having done a w123 without the correct tool, in his initial post.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

A lot of People have simply paid a Automotive Machine Shop to press Lower Ball Joints in. That seems like an alternative to renting.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Ok thanks. Either that or I might see what the stealership shop might charge to press them in.