To be perfectly honest, you don't need a spring compressor. I did not tell you this however. I just jack the car up about 12" to 14" then provide another jack under the control arm to support it. Unbolt the control arm on the wheel end and use the jack to lower it CAREFULLY!!! I stress carefully!! Use a heavy duty rope or extension cord and wrap it around the coils just as a safety precaution. The spring will pop out ever so suddenly when you lower the control arm enough with the jack but it works like a charm. I have done this in my driveway about 4 times. If you have any doubts, do not do it. Plan everything out and think about what you will do next ahead of time. When lowering the control arm with the jack be sure you are FAR away from the trajectory of the spring in the case that it did launch out.

I am sooo NOT that brave.

Anyway, did a brief highway run and fees better than it has in years. I can't wait to get the LCA bushings replaced, but at least all the other control arms are in good shape and tight. Car really drives like a dream at fwy speeds. I can't believe the car is 20 years old.

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Steven
1989 260E (276K miles)
1995 E320 (50K miles)

I don't blame ya! The W124 is a true king when it comes to highway cruising, glad to hear everything went well!