Richard,
I would agree with Dave (so you have a second opinion). Granted I was
using slightly shorter CAT springs, but I must have had them in/out 20 times
trying to configure the ride height. In my case it was the upper ball joint
that I left loose anticipating the need to remove the springs. Basically,
while on jackstands, I just put the jack under the lower control arm,
loosened the upper ball joint and slowly released the jack. Nothing went
flying and I felt safe.
Of course you do this at your own discretion in regards to safety, but I
personally never had a problem. Frankly I get more leary about the
compressed spring sitting out than I do this method. If you have stock
springs, they may be longer and thus, it might be slightly more difficult.
Also, since I was in the "put it back mode" such things as tie rod ends and
brake lines need to be considered by you.
Tom Witt
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