who has this tool to rent?
https://ctatools.com/products/7466

Would AutoZone or O'Reilly have the tools/kit for loan?

Harbor Freight? I dunno....

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'06 E320 CDI
'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

Idk answer but what car are you working on? Ive changed at many shockes and struts by just using a spring compressor, a vice and hand tools

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my son wants to change the shocks and struts on a 2004 e320 wagon. he says he needs this tool.
is that correct?

Apparently my son isn't going to do this-what's an accurate hour total for the mechanic doing both sides changing shocks and springs ?

I can't imagine it taking more than a couple of hours labor.

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Jim

first shop quoted book time as 3.1 hours; front wheel alignment after, yes?

IIRC no need for an alignment after shock replacement but it probably is not a bad idea.

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