Replaced the ball joints on my '83 300D with two jacks but was puckerin' the whole time. Never do it again. Gerry ------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > mess with a spring under high pressure, and your demise might be sooner > than > you think. > i once removed a spring from a VW rabbit front strut with a $9 spring > compressor. scariest thing i've ever done.
> On 9/26/07, George Larribeau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> I want to find (fabricate if necessary) an adequate spring compressor for >> my 85 300SD. There is not a hurry but I intend to keep the car until >> 'death' >> (it's or my own ). I currently do not have an internal type compressor. >> (I >> have an external type for use with struts). KD makes an internal type. >> Has >> any one use on of these? >> >> I have taken springs out of many other vehicles and know of the dangers >> involved. ( yes I have seen springs get lose, not a pretty sight). >> >> George Larribeau >> Dallas Texas >> >> >> 1985 300SD 220K >> 1987 HD FLHTC 90K, Bent &2 I >> 1984 Motoguzzi Cal -2 80K >> 1972 Motoguzzi Ambassador LOTS >> 1965 Chevy C-10 pick up truck lots of miles 3rd small block ..(Extra >> Ugly,but runs) >> >> >> 1993 BMW 323i 125K (Wife's Car) >> 1967 BMW R50/2 (Wife's MC, currently in a Basket, Getting Better) >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1029 - Release Date: > 9/24/2007 7:09 PM > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
