Rent/borrow a spring compressor?
 

I need to replace the ball joints on my 87 300DT. I have no interest in trying to do it with anything but a legitimate compressor. Any ideas or resources out there? Otherwise it is pay the 500 bones.

Thanks,

Dan Martin
1987 MB 300DT
2002 Golf TDI
1969 BMW 2002

I sent you an email.

Autozone loans spring compressors with a refundable deposit.

You don't really need a spring compressor. You need the ball joint extraction tool, or take the spindle(s) to a shop and have them R&R the ball joints for you. That's what I had to do.

You'll need to compressor if you are going to replace the lower control arm bushing, i.e. replace it.