[HWYSTR455]

Use a bigger wife?

Is the hole for the shock in the frame large enough to get the threaded end of the compressor through? Then just use one end and compress the spring against the upper frame pocket.

These I'm guessing are factory height springs? If you get the jack under the very outter lip of the lower control arm, it gives you the most leverage. You still kind of have to 'pop' the spring in there as you jack it, but shouldn't give you too much trouble.

Otherwise, there's no real trick, you just have to work it. I know if it's close to the top (compressor) the 'tang' that wraps around the coil can be touching the frame when released. You can pry it and move the spring away from the frame some and get it out. You can also hammer the 'tang' around and down, lower on the spring to get it out.
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