to the OP... you have two vehicles, both of which need the tool to work on the LCA... the problem with the clone tool on the 123 is documented above, the problem with the clone tool with the 124 is it's length. there is no hole on a 124, so to use the tool, you have to compress the tool, insert it into the spring pocket, and then expand the tool to reach the lower plate, then recompress the tool bringing the spring with it.
the clone has only the 16" screw, so it's a ROYAL pain to fit into the pocket, and remove...
the official tool is nice and short, and ALSO has the long screw for the 123/6 springs.

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