Basically, the work that I need to do is the brake/guide/track rod mount replacement. Though it looks fine to me, I would probably like to replace the other end of the brake rod at the lower control arm and the lower control arm bushings (but both those parts really don't look bad, but this will save me from having to go back in soon).

Where did you get the $13 compressor? Do you see any safety issues with using as you did? I really don't need to remove the spring either, so your method looks fine to me.

thanks

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