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Linh
08-30-2004, 10:12 AM
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1184158&mid=1292122&fid=20#M1292122
SpEeDy230
08-30-2004, 10:23 AM
good job. Ncie pics
Paul
08-30-2004, 12:04 PM
nic pics just the info i need!!:)
Rocky
08-30-2004, 01:18 PM
Whats an anti jack sensor?
MrSpace
08-30-2004, 01:52 PM
I changed my suspension twice without a spring compressor

altough in front I had to unbolt amost everything because the stock spring did not want to get out, the shorter eibach spring went in fine

and in the rear you need two jacks.

Etienne
Paul
08-30-2004, 04:56 PM
Originally posted by Rocky
Whats an anti jack sensor?

Maybe to do with the alarm system??....I dont have one so im probley wrong.
MrSpace
08-30-2004, 05:05 PM
yes it's the alarm for when your car gets towed

there is a button to desactivate it in the dash for such equipped cars

Etienne
KWiK
08-31-2004, 12:08 PM
Nice detailed pics, but that's way too much work to change the W202/W208/W210 springs. Get the proper springs compressor & you don't even need to remove a wheel...
Linh
09-01-2004, 12:33 AM
Nice detailed pics, but that's way too much work to change the W202/W208/W210 springs. Get the proper springs compressor & you don't even need to remove a wheel...

Agree but do you want to spend $800 for a Mercedes spring compressor just for one time use? I would rather just pay $300 and have a shop do it then spend $800 !! No aftermarket compressor would work on Mercedes spring. Even people with copy Mercedes compressor and still have a hard time doing it because the plate is not perfectly fit right. Just imagine if it pop out on you.
Linh
09-01-2004, 12:37 AM
I changed my suspension twice without a spring compressor

altough in front I had to unbolt amost everything because the stock spring did not want to get out, the shorter eibach spring went in fine




that's the wrong way of doing it because you can easily damages all the fluid filled joint if you don't have the right tools.
ricerokets4life
09-02-2004, 02:27 PM
is this dangerous? ive never touched suspension parts before.
KWiK
09-11-2004, 06:20 PM
I just swap out my Brabus springs for some Vogtland springs, so here are some pics doing it the easy way...

http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=81409
Linh
09-13-2004, 01:34 PM
Kwik,

How much did you pay for the Mercedes spring compressor?
KWiK
09-13-2004, 04:33 PM
Originally posted by Linh
Kwik,
How much did you pay for the Mercedes spring compressor?

Back when I bought it, it cost me just over $600
Linh
09-15-2004, 05:45 PM
Back when I bought it, it cost me just over $600


Now that your car is lowered, you want to sell it to me?:D
KWiK
09-15-2004, 07:29 PM
Originally posted by Linh
Now that your car is lowered, you want to sell it to me?:D
I have done a few cars with that compressor, but PM me an offer... ;)
Linh
09-16-2004, 05:53 PM
Kwik,

I did pm you but no response back yet. Can you drop me an e-mail at ldnguyen1970@hotmail.com. Thanks.
coolcarlskic43
09-19-2004, 05:42 PM
Originally posted by Linh
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1184158&mid=1292122&fid=20#M1292122 Excellent.this would probably save me a whole lot of time.Yep and I'm going to go with #3 pads on the back since I'm using #2 in front.Thanx Linh
lewda
07-07-2006, 09:24 AM
does anyone know where the pics went to? im trying to do the same thing to mine, but i clicked on the link and it doesnt work anymore, any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks