In all seriousness, I am fully aware of what the spring will do to the human body. I almost lost a finger replacing struts on a Dodge minivan when the Pep Boys spring compressor gave way. You're not talking to a newbie here. A simple yes or no answer would suffice.

I know the rear springs can definitely be removed WITHOUT a spring compressor using a gradual lowering of the subframe until everything is low enough that the springs just fall out quietly. You have to do both sides rather than just one, but it is definitely possible and is also safe. I had imagined that perhaps the front lower control arm could also be gradually lowered to the point where the spring is no longer compressed. Can anyone point out whether or not this is possible?

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