Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

OK let me know.  Plenty of places to have some fun! --FT On 2/18/22 11:15 PM, Jack Crone via Mercedes wrote: Gotcha, I'll let you know when we come down there, my buddies and I will probably just do a road trip down there and hang out around Charleston for the weekend. Thanks, Jack On Fri,

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Gotcha, I'll let you know when we come down there, my buddies and I will probably just do a road trip down there and hang out around Charleston for the weekend. Thanks, Jack On Fri, Feb 18, 2022, 9:49 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Johns Island SC near

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Johns Island SC near Charleston --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 18, 2022, at 9:32 PM, Jack Crone via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes I do live in Chapel hill, I was going to use it on my car and then a > buddy of mine wanted to switch to h and r springs on his r129 500sl. Where > are you located? >

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Yes I do live in Chapel hill, I was going to use it on my car and then a buddy of mine wanted to switch to h and r springs on his r129 500sl. Where are you located? Thanks, Jack On Fri, Feb 18, 2022, 6:30 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t expect anything

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On 2022-02-18 18:29, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I don’t expect anything as it is just sitting in the garage. Shipping might be spendy given the weight but I can check. You’re in CH right? You might save as little weight by only shipping the pieces needed for the job if Jack is

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I don’t expect anything as it is just sitting in the garage. Shipping might be spendy given the weight but I can check. You’re in CH right? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 18, 2022, at 6:04 PM, Jack Crone via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would cover shipping but what would you want me to pay to

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I would cover shipping but what would you want me to pay to rent it from you on top of shipping it? Thanks, Jack On Fri, Feb 18, 2022, 5:53 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have one > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Feb 18, 2022, at 5:46 PM, Jack Crone via

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I have one --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 18, 2022, at 5:46 PM, Jack Crone via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hi yall I am sending this email out to ask if anyone has a spring > compressor for the old benzes such as the w126 and w123 that I could rent > because I don't have one and would rather borrow

Re: [MBZ] Spring compressor

No idea --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 8, 2020, at 3:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > izzat a real klann? > >> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> March 8, 2020 at 11:33 AM >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1078146895865433/ >> > >

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izzat a real klann? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes March 8, 2020 at 11:33 AM https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1078146895865433/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Spring compressor $50

Aren't the fake Klanns going for about $80 new?   The photos show this is not a Klann. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 8/24/19 10:13 AM: shipping might cost a bit but this is a good price https://savannah.craigslist.org/pts/d/richmond-hill-mercedes-spring-compressor/6962906192.html

Re: [MBZ] Spring compressor $50

If it’s not a Klann, I wouldn’t touch it. No cost savings is worth your life. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 24, 2019, at 11:13 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > shipping might cost a bit but this is a good price > >

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> On May 4, 2017 at 9:10 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I'm not sure what brand this thing is but it works fine enough except > that when it bottoms out it won't catch the screw. I think they're all like that. My $100 no-name version definitely is. If

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I'm not sure what brand this thing is but it works fine enough except that when it bottoms out it won't catch the screw. I found that out when I removed a spring from the SD and let off the compression, it was not quite enough travel so bottomed out and there was still some compression, could

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I've got one of the Taiwanese versions you see on eBay. It's worked well for me the few times I've used it. I bought it used off a BW member for $50. -D > On May 4, 2017, at 5:27 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rick, there are copies that are "good enough",

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Rick, there are copies that are "good enough", Floyd has one that I've borrowed a couple times. MTC? I'm not sure of the brand. They cost about $100 new. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 4, 2017 12:42:40 AM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >I

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

I was wondering that myself. Dan Sent from my iPad On Sep 1, 2014, at 12:59 AM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: Do you even need a spring compressor for the back? 123s and 126s don't. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

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W124s and anything that uses that suspension do not as well, just support the spring link and remove shock and pivot bolts and lower link, spring falls out. I'll be doing this soon, need to replace the bushing and bearing in the link and wheel carrier, plus rear subframe bushings, all

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Thanks again, Peter. What about front springs on the W140? Can they be removed and installed without the compressor by simply pulling the bolts and shock and lowering the control arm? Or would it be better to break the lower ball joint loose, unbolt the shock and lower with a floor jack? Dan

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Fronts require a spring compressor, the spring is at least four inches longer relaxed that the space the control arm will allow before it pops out. Very dangerous. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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That's what I figured. Thanks! Dan Sent from my iPad On Sep 1, 2014, at 9:24 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Fronts require a spring compressor, the spring is at least four inches longer relaxed that the space the control arm will allow before it pops out. Very

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

Peter, A member of Benzworld just said this on a thread I started about front spring removal. I would be curious as to your opinion about their statement: With proper compressor you don't have to disconnect anything at all. WIS does say to disconnect upper nut of the shock absorber, but I

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

I have one --R On 8/31/14 4:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Anyone got one they are willing to rent? Kaleb? I need to do the rear springs on the S500 soon, and I would rather not buy one if I can avoid it. Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

Do you even need a spring compressor for the back? 123s and 126s don't. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 4:17 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: [MBZ] Spring Compressor? Anyone

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Around here our Klann come in white sheets and pointy hats --R On 7/7/14 1:08 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: My Klann is in a red case. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

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Mine came in a sturdy cardboard box. The one with plastic case cost slightly more. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 7, 2014, at 1:08 AM, Jim Cathey jim.cathey...@gmail.com wrote: My Klann is in a red case. On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote: Watcha

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Good one. LOL On Jul 7, 2014 9:14 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Around here our Klann come in white sheets and pointy hats --R On 7/7/14 1:08 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: My Klann is in a red case. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Not as good as Klann. On some cars namely the W123 you have to grind away at shock tower to get it in. Also made in Taiwan I think. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 3:03 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Got a chance to score one of these fairly cheap:

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I had bad luck with the cheap chinese ones... it would barely fit into the hole around the spring an a w123 and didn't fit a W116. And it came apart while I was using it. The Baum one might be better... the cheap ones usually come in a red case. I went for a genuine one. I split the cost with

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I have one in a red case, can't remember the brand. Used it on the SD, and I think Max used it on his newer car. Worked OK except when it bottomed out it would not engage the screw, so I had to go to the auto parts to borrow their external spring grabber compressors to get enough play to

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Just saw a picture. It's in a red plastic case. I'm passing. Thanks! Dan On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:09 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: I had bad luck with the cheap chinese ones... it would barely fit into the hole around the spring an a w123 and didn't fit a W116. And it came

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Mine is in a red case, I have used it many many times and never had a problem. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:55 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Just saw a picture. It's in a red plastic case. I'm passing. Thanks! Dan On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:09 PM, Jaime Kopchinski

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Watcha working on Dan? Yes, Rich's spring compressor worked just fine on my 124 car. Would like to borrow again later, once I get the white whale head installed and get that back on the road. It will need inner bushings on front end, miserable job but now I also have a saw-z-all which will

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My Klann is in a red case. On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote: Watcha working on Dan? Yes, Rich's spring compressor worked just fine on my 124 car. Would like to borrow again later, once I get the white whale head installed and get that back on the

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I purchase some noname brand of internet, works great, done several lower control arms on W126. Trampas On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 6:14 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: George Larribeau 30...@excusesrus.com writes: Allen Did you buy one of the re-pop spring compressors on

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George Larribeau 30...@excusesrus.com writes: Allen Did you buy one of the re-pop spring compressors on E-Bay? Does it work? if so what on? If you're addressing me, no I did not, I have no idea. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and