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    MB spring compressor

    Anyone in the SF bay area have one i can borrow?

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    planning to slap the #1 spring pads?

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    I second this. If you find one, I would love to throw my #1 pads on as well!

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    yes.. and maybe cut a coil or two...

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    for the fronts?

    I don't have one but what I did was just drop the LCA...
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    Quote Originally Posted by 97C28O View Post
    for the fronts?

    I don't have one but what I did was just drop the LCA...
    i did that when i took my pads out... took forever... so with the mb compressor i can help another buddy lower his car too...

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    Quote Originally Posted by wichipong View Post
    i did that when i took my pads out... took forever... so with the mb compressor i can help another buddy lower his car too...
    working on cars + beer = good times

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    we should do a shop day at someones place

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    Has anyone found one in the bay? I might be looking to rent/borrow!
    1997 C280 Sport

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    Quote Originally Posted by 97C28O View Post
    Has anyone found one in the bay? I might be looking to rent/borrow!
    there's a coil spring compressor you can rent at autozone supposed to do the job



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    Quote Originally Posted by wichipong View Post
    there's a coil spring compressor you can rent at autozone supposed to do the job


    Have you used it?

    My friend had rented one for his W204 but wasn't able to fit it to the spring..
    1997 C280 Sport

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    Quote Originally Posted by 97C28O View Post
    Have you used it?

    My friend had rented one for his W204 but wasn't able to fit it to the spring..
    havent done it either... i went the no spring compressor way last time i did my suspension.. my friend borrowed an MB spring compressor when i helped him out... makes the job much cheaper...


    i know there was a guy in SF trying to sell his... cant remember his name or online name...

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    I've tried that one from AutoZoneyears ago, did not work on W201 or W202...

    The one I used on all cars was the one from Norhther Tool (for front springs only, rears were just easier w/o):

    http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6118_200396118

    Worked great on all fronts of W201, W202 and W124, and for that price - it's a keeper...

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    Quote Originally Posted by wichipong View Post
    havent done it either... i went the no spring compressor way last time i did my suspension.. my friend borrowed an MB spring compressor when i helped him out... makes the job much cheaper...


    i know there was a guy in SF trying to sell his... cant remember his name or online name...
    I think I remember seeing that on craigslist or something..

    Anyways, did you and your buddy ever do the suspension?
    1997 C280 Sport

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    Quote Originally Posted by 97C28O View Post
    I think I remember seeing that on craigslist or something..

    Anyways, did you and your buddy ever do the suspension?

    which suspension?

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    Quote Originally Posted by wichipong View Post

    i know there was a guy in SF trying to sell his... cant remember his name or online name...

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    I recently bought one. Should come in a few days. I may sell it when I am through using it, though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeD View Post
    I recently bought one. Should come in a few days. I may sell it when I am through using it, though.
    I'd do the same if the market for these were easy to sell!
    1997 C280 Sport

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    what kind or brand did you buy?

    edit: Is it this one?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Sus...ht_1073wt_1165

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeD View Post
    I recently bought one. Should come in a few days. I may sell it when I am through using it, though.
    Last edited by hvmercy; 07-03-2012 at 10:03 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hvmercy View Post
    what kind or brand did you buy?

    edit: Is it this one?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Sus...ht_1073wt_1165
    It's similar to that. It comes in a red case instead, but I figure it's the same exact thing but in different packaging.

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    Cough cough.....floorjack...cough cough lol.....i own a spring compressor an found it easier to use a flood jack..imo

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    Can be done, but safety first.

    Quote Originally Posted by Nine Four One View Post
    Cough cough.....floorjack...cough cough lol.....i own a spring compressor an found it easier to use a flood jack..imo

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    Agreed...but using thr wrong style compressor an thinking your safe can be just as wrong. Just like everything in life ....pay attention an be careful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nine Four One View Post
    Agreed...but using thr wrong style compressor an thinking your safe can be just as wrong. Just like everything in life ....pay attention an be careful.
    agreed...

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