You don't need that tool. This will work just find: http://m.harborfreight.com/ball-joint-service-kit-for-2wd-and-4wd-vehicles-4065.html
The front lower control arm inner bushings come in halves, with a sleeve to join them together. The HF tool can press the two parts of the bushing together and allow access to the end of the sleeve so you can flare it. You will also need a spring compressor. Check out the price of a complete lower control arm assembly, which comes with new bushing and new ball joint, saving much time and effort. Call Tom Hanson at the classic center. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC On January 31, 2015 4:59:06 PM EST, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >Looking for BTDT advice here. I have a 1982 300SD that still has >original >suspension rubber and does NOT ride like new. I'm considering a DIY >job as >well as hiring an indy. > > > >I saw this tool on Ebay: http://tinyurl.com/psqrpul that allegedly >lets one >replace the rear swing-arm bushings as well as the lower front >control-arm >bushings without actually removing the front control arm. I have >Klann >spring compressor for unloading the front springs so this seems like it >may >be a lot easier than removing all the stuff from the control arm. >Also, the >ball joints are only a year old so no worries there. > > > >First question: Is it advisable to try to use this tool or should I >just >pull the whole front lower arm (or hire a pro)? > > > >I replaced the rear subframe bushings on a 123 wagon using just a jack >and >screwdrivers (to pry out the old bushing) and it wasn't too bad. But I >haven't done this on a 126. > > > >Second question: Is the rear subframe bushing on a 126 a DIY job >without >special tools? > > > >The guide rod mounts were replaced (maybe 15 years ago) but the >replacements >must have been poor quality because they have deteriorated visibly. >I'm not >sure if this is causing a problem yet and the bushings where the guide >rod >mount bracket attaches to the body seem unabailable or super expensive. > So >'m wondering if this needs to be addressed or left well enough alone. > > > >Final question: Considering my current crappy guide rod mounts and >other >poor quality rubber hat's out there, am I better off doing nothing or >are >good quality rubber brands (Febi? Meyle? Lemforder? Other?) that I >should >seek? > > > >I also need to replace the flex disks on this car but that's a separate >matter. > > > >Unfortunately, this car doesn't get driven enough but I'd still like to >keep >it up. > > > >Thanks for any insight. > > > >Scott > >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com > >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those >individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list >owner has no control over the content of the messages of each >contributor. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
