Use jackstands to get the front end up high enough to pivot the lower control arms down to get the old coils out. With a floor jack under the lower control arm, loosen the nut on the ball joint part way and hammer on the back of the spindle next to it until the ball joint "pops" loose. Remove the nut completely then and proceed lowering the control arm with the floor jack. The spring should drop out. I had to loosen the brake back plate, and pry slightly to clear the lower control arm. Put the new coil in the socket and angling it a bit resting the spring on the lower control arm. You may have to hold the coil with your foot while raising the control arm in place with a floor jack. Its easier to use a spring compressor, and have a helper hold it in place but can be done without.
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