Jeff: Rented exactly what you've got pictured there (Kragen's -- free rental); no good, not enough clearance in there. Next, rented the internal spring compressor. Again, no good because there wasn't enough clearance on the inside of the coil.

benzboy: Left-hand photo -- now that's what I'm talkin' 'bout! Exactly what I'm waiting for. The plates are perfect and access to the nut is through the clearance slot on the underside of the lower swing arm. Just checked today and it'll be on its way in a day. If they slip up, what way do you provide for the "deposit"?

Dan16V: 0.5" - 0.75" gap is cool with me. Up to 1" will look nice with what I've got on the rears. I will use the 1-bump as you suggest.

Thanks all for the info/advice -- gotta love this forum!

Brian16V