Want to rent/loan - Coil Spring Compressor Tool

[geraniumtr]

I'm planning on replacing my rear springs which are the only suspension component that hasn't been refreshed on my 252K mile E320. I've used one of these tools previously so I'm familiar with the proper "How-to" and safety issues.
Any member willing to loan out their tool ? Will cover all shipping costs of course.

Tks,

Peter Weissman

 

[nocfn]

Peter - I think that when you drop the control arm, as in replacing carrier bushes the spring will drop without much danger/tension. Or one of the arms. I am going off memory, but check the HOW TO: by GVZ on the rebuild of the rear suspension systems.

 

[kwontumspeed]

I've got the Klann Clone I can lend. Get in touch offline.

Also, when is a spring...uh sprung? Meaning, when does it lose it's life, or does it? Or are you just replacing OE with something more performance oriented?

 

[gsxr]

FYI... on the 500E, and normal 124's with Sportline rear springs, you generally don't need the compressor on the REAR springs. They are not under much tension with the suspension fully extended. A hydraulic jack or similar tool can be used to support while removing the inner pivot bolt, and slowly lower the LCA.

For non-500E/Sportline, yes you do need the spring compressor for safety. It won't fully compress the spring, but will reduce tension enough to make it safe to use the jack/etc described above.

Remember not to tighten the inner bolt on the LCA with the suspension extended.

 

[gerryvz]

For the rear springs, a spring compressor is NOT required. It's preferable, but the job is do-able without a compressor. It is very definitely required for the front springs, however.

EDIT: oops, hadn't seen GSXR's note above while I was typing my response.

 

[geraniumtr]

Tks guys. I sent kwontumspeed a message. Understood Dave; FSM says to raise control arm till drive axle is parallel to floor then torque control arm bolts. Did this when I changed the carrier joints.

Regards,

Peter Weissman

 

[Ntrepid]

Check with @RicardoD as I got him one he bought which he got soon after Legends last year.


Robert

 

[LWB250]

Peter,

Where are you located?

I’ve got a barely used clone if you want to borrow it...

Dan

 

[geraniumtr]

Dan, I'm in upstate NY--Albany. Kwontumspeed offered his already so I'll hit him up for it when it cools off a little bit.

Regards,

Peter

 

[Kyiv]

I've got the Klann Clone

What is this clone? Thanks

 

[gerryvz]

Klann Klones are the Chinese red-blowmolded-box copies found on eBay for $100 of the German Klann spring compressor.