That's the easy part...getting the spring out. When I go to put it back in I put the threaded rod through the top shock hole, down through the spring and out through the bottom control arm. Crank down on that stack and install. You need something for a big washer on the bottom under the controll arm. Make sure you treat that rod good and oil it. It will be plently strong enough if you don't abuse it. This method elimanates the posibility of those POS rented/borrowed spring compressors. The last ones I borrowed from Auto Zone had "Broken Fingers In A Box" stenciled on the cover of the box........ Safety is priceless and so is a pain free spring job!