Upon examination of the squeaking/groaning coming from the front suspension of my ,83 300sd when it compresses. (after I put a new shock on) It seems to be coming from where the guide rod attaches to the lower control arm. I have somebody compress the suspension while I felt the two sides of the guide rod and it is clearly coming from the lower control arm attachment. In addition there are pieces of rubber flaking from that attachment point.

My question is this; Is it possible to remove and replace the bolt and bushing without removing the spring and spring plate? I dont have a spring compressor. It seems pretty close, has anybody done it???

Maybe someone else has had better luck than me but I was unable to remove the bolt with the spring perch in the way on my 83 300SD.

the spring has to come off.

Whatever you do, use the disc-type spring compressor, don't even think about using any other kind- your safety is too important. You can buy workable ones for approx. 200 bucks or rent them from some on the site.

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Nate Stanley
(Currently Benzless)
1985 F-250 6.9l 170K
2009 SCION XB 36.5K
2003 LS430 78K
2012 Kubota B 2320