Someone tell me why this W123 front spring removal method won't work

[mabbonizio]

Hey Guys,

so I was chatting with a gentleman who has dismantled many W123s for parts yesterday and he shared his secret to removing front springs without a compressor. As far as i can tell it makes perfect sense but let me know if this is a terrible idea.

Step 1: remove shock (this can be done with the wheel on the car and the car on the ground)

Step 2: Jack car up

Step 3: Remove wheel

Step 4: remove fully extended spring

He had about 3 sets of springs front and rear sitting out in his shop yesterday and said he removed them all that way... Am I missing something?