Geoff,

That is one of the considerations I was thinking about in regards to replacing the subframe mounts.

I'm not denying the utility of your method, it sounds reasonable, workable and I'm sure it works great. However in my case, and possibly others, my hydraulic jack has kind of an all or nothing pressure release. I'm not comfortable with the idea of releasing the spring suddenly. My point is that I've already bought the tool and it doesn't seem to really be designed to do the job properly on the rear springs of the model it's supposed to fit. I'd like to find out for my own edification whether the factory tool or the Klann (may be one and the same, I'm not sure) has the same dimensions, and as a result, the same limitation. If it's different than mine, that gives me ammo to go back to the seller and get it replaced or return it. If all the tools on the market are essentially the same, dimension-wise, then I'd like to know how other people are using the tool to remove the rear springs. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or overlooking something, I don't know, but I'd like to find out. Additionally, other people who are considering purchasing this tool can read this post, either now or in the future through a topic search, and become aware of this possible limitation as it may affect their decision to buy the tool or not. Or conversely, if I'm simply doing it wrong and somebody sets me right, that could help someone else that's experiencing the same thing I am.

Anyhow, once again, I'm still hoping for replies from someone who owns and uses any of the Klann type compressors as to the ease or difficulty in using the tool on the 124 rear springs.

Sorry for the rant,

Gary