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01-24-2006, 06:53 PM
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Coil spring compressor
I'm considering doing some suspension work on my 107 SLC and need to remove my springs. What type of spring compressor is reccomended? I see on ebay the model j-1801 for mercedes, but doesn't appear to be for the 107 and costs quite a bit. Could I get by safely using a generic version that works with clamping hooks? Thanks
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01-24-2006, 07:42 PM
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Klann is the only way to go. Expensive. I bought mine for $500.00.
I think you can rent one from this site somewhere. Cheap and safe way to go.
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Thank You! Fred 2009 ML350 2004 SL600 2004 SL500 1996 SL600 2002 SLK32 2005 CLK320 cabrio 2003 ML350 1997 C280 Sport
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01-25-2006, 01:34 AM
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Yes, it's expensive, but I would definitely not try to make do on this job. I think that Performance Products may also rent the tool.
In my opinion, this is the scariest job on a car, I've only done it once (on another car) with a cheap tool, which actually wore out in the process of doing the job!
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86 560SL With homebrew first gear start! 85 380SL Daily Driver Project http://juliepalooza.8m.com/sl/mercedes.htm
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01-26-2006, 10:07 AM
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When I did the rear on my car I bought a well made, but generic, internal spring compressor. It worked fine.
Since then I've learned that Autozone has a tool loaner program. Check it out.
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