I need to remove the LCA from my w123 wagon. I thought I could use a cheap spring compressor... but is that not the case? I need to get this done tomorrow and that is not enough time to borrow a spring compressor from someone on the forum. I am replacing LCA bushings.

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08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D