There are spring compressors for rent on this site. Rent one and be safe. Yes, you can keep the spring in, but it must be removed to replace the brake support rod bushing in the lower control arm. There is a tremendos amount of engery stored in the spring.

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Regards

Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.