Is there a special spring compressor that is recommended or can I use an inexpensive one?
Thanks,
Boman49

 

Klann. Expensive. But, you are taking your chances with look-a-like knock-offs. You can probably by a real Klann on ebay for a few hundred, use it, and sell it again for a few hundred. Or keep it, like I did. Nope, not for sale!

 

http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=48pwb5s
klann video

after reviewing many users' comments who've used the Klann clone,
I purchased one off Ebay from seller "zdmak" for $199 +shipping.
i've used it for 6 months and have compressed approx 12 springs.
it has functioned smoothly, no binding, no indications of compromised
structural integrity.

i browse Benzworld, MBWorld, MercedesForum, and Mercedesshop
regularly and haven't come across any one who've evaluated the clone
poorly.....yet. so you takes your chances.

certainly, cost and reputation can be a gauge.....yet inexpensive does not
always equate to cheaply or unsafely made.