Here's the dilemma. The Eibach springs I am trying to install in the rear of my 1999 W210 car are so tightly wound that I can't insert the tool far enough up. So, I can't compress the spring adequately (BAUM) to get the darned thing installed.

Eibach rear:



plate in place. That's the highest it can be positioned before it jams:




I hear some folks mention they disassemble rear suspension components and permit the control arm to swing down. I am not sure if this is an option or how invasive it might be.

Thanks for any suggestions

Signed,

Frustrated

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1998 W210 diesel (wiped out by a texter)
Baum spring compressor "for rent"