Got the left front LCA bushings done yesterday without much issue. I took some pics, will try and start a thread later.

The $80 spring compressor worked awesome after I used a Kent Bergsma video to figure out how to use it. Was able to get the old bushings out WITHOUT a special tool using 2 impact chisels at the same time on opposite sides- they popped right out. Installation with bearing press was pretty easy.

Car has no more horrendous squealing/creaking noise on low speed turns. Should have ordered the balljoint and done that at the same time but didn't think that far ahead.

Oh, was in a shop with a lift. It could be done without a lift just more time consuming.

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1995 E300 diesel