I've seen the safety chain only method, (scary) and in fact, we used the chain/cable even with the spring compressor on one of the jobs we did back on the farm on a truck. I would never do this without a spring compressor. They are easy to get and fingers and such aren't.

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2010 CL550 - Heaven help me but it's beautiful
87 300D a labor of love
11 GLK 350 So far, so good
08 E350 4matic, Love it.
99 E320 too rusted, sold
87 260E Donated to Newgate School
www.Newgateschool.org - check it out.
12 Ford Escape, sold, forgotten
87 300D, sold, what a mistake
06 Passat 2.0T, PITA, sold

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