Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: CJHenderson on February 11, 2021, 16:53:44
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Curious as to where to get a coil spring compression tool. The one that I bought from Amazon is the type that the compressor shaft goes through the center of the spring and through the plates. The one that I have the plates do not fit properly on the springs.
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Which spring are you trying to compress?
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Front wheels
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Found one at Pelican Parts specifically for 63-71 SL class. P/N PEL-013845SCH01A
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hi
if you search the forums or tech manual you will find a technique to remove the front springs without a compressor.
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Yes, there is a technique to do it - also in Haynes and BBB. But it is so scary....
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CJ,
may be that helps. Worked good for me.
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Really is a good idea but since I ordered the tool I'll try it but if that fails I will resort to what you did. Thanks to all for the advice.
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CJ / Dirk,
I did both. I think it depends on the timing. If it is in the middle of a restoration and is high up with no engine installed that is one thing. Mine was just raised on axle stands. I think the 10mm threaded rods are essential for safety.
What I found is that the compression tool bought me enough room to safely get the springs and rods installed. Once this was done I tightened up the nuts on the rods to take up the slack. I then removed the compression tool and finished the job using the nuts on the threaded rods.
It took me a few attempts to optimise the position of the plates in the spring to make sure they compressed it enough and I could still get them out when the spring was fitted.