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08-21-2019, 08:58 AM

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if you look at the pelican parts help pages. The w129 shows how to remove springs without a compressor. I did this on my heavy S Class W140. Just make sure you lift the body high enough. Mc Phearson Struts are what I fear,they can kill.

Can you reinstall the spring with this method?

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oh yes easy, just raise jack slowly as you guide it.

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08-21-2019, 10:08 AM

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well i was going to replace the spring pads while in there as well

just saw this thread and a post from Stretch, seems scary as hell!

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/84056-front-spring-removal-i-thought-simple-without-special-compressor-3.html

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