Spring Compressor
Spring Compressor
02-21-2009, 11:08 PM
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This post was last modified: 02-21-2009, 11:09 PM by Gasoline Fumes.
02-22-2009, 07:54 AM
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ForcedInduction
02-22-2009, 07:54 AM
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The "official" one should be something like the attached picture. Yours will work, but I've never really trusted spring compressors with so few contact points. Springs store a LOT of energy when compressed.
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02-22-2009, 08:11 AM
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(02-21-2009, 11:08 PM)Gasoline Fumes Will this style work on a W123?
Only if you want to shorten your life span. These work find on the back. On th front I had a friend who didn't listen to me, I believe he still hasn't patched the roof there the bolt went through when the threads failed.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
(02-21-2009, 11:08 PM)Gasoline Fumes Will this style work on a W123?
Only if you want to shorten your life span. These work find on the back. On th front I had a friend who didn't listen to me, I believe he still hasn't patched the roof there the bolt went through when the threads failed.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
02-22-2009, 10:29 AM
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Gasoline Fumes
02-22-2009, 10:29 AM #4OK, I guess I don't want a bolt lodged in my skull. So the ~$200 plate style compressors on eBay will do it? I don't have either one, but the hook style was tempting at around $25.
02-22-2009, 10:50 AM
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ForcedInduction
02-22-2009, 10:50 AM
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Check with a local NAPA, I think they offer the right style compressor for rent.
02-22-2009, 01:40 PM
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Gasoline Fumes
02-22-2009, 01:40 PM #6I didn't even think of renting one, thanks! I'll look around when I'm ready to do something with the springs.
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