2/23/2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLVvS6CuNlQ ^Please watch. WARNING SPRING COMPRESSOR BREAKS. Note how they used a NON Mercedes spring compressor htt…
Lower control arm bushing and ball joint replacement Mercedes
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@jcal5150 I used a mercedes spring compressor. The one from Kragen will not
work with the two long bolts/hooks. The one from autozone will not work
also.
What bushings did you use?
@TeckniX I used custom made poly bushings on a group buy
Hi Chris, If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you pay for the
polyurethane bushes please on a group buy? In reconditioning of the lower
control arm, what paint did you use? Thanks Cheers James
I made a new video that is longer and very detailed
I have a new video on my channel that list everything in really good detail
on how to do this. I picked up spring compressor on ebay (The brand was
Klan) for $225 shipped. Also please make sure to read the description area
for extra info. If you have more questions feel free to ask away.
how did you compress the spring ??
Don’t do use that one its not safe because the long bolts on the side will
hit parts of the car and bend. Also the bolts won’t be equal length away
from each other (9 clock and 3 clock). In other words the bolt and hook
style will start sliding from 9 and 3 to 8 and 4 and so on. Trust me I’ve
tried going the cheep way using it and it wouldn’t work. I sent you a
message please check it out.
wait, sorry im a little confused.. why wont the spring compressor with the
long bolt that hooks on work? is the fitment different? I am planning on
putting lowering springs tomorrow and didnt think i would need a special
spring compressor
@jcal5150 I just checked my BJ and my PEX Ball joints from Autohouse AZ
that are less than 11 months old are ripped. If you get new BJ get oem.
@chrisfball12 ok cause i have a 115 mercedes and am looking for the
compresser that will work
Chris,Do you know whre i can buy a mercedes Spring compressor very handy
tool and what is cost. I used treaded bar ok for putting new ones in but to
get the spring out to bottom Ball Joints in no good.