stock coil spring replacement

[Silent bob]

OK I purchased from Flebay some coils .
I was told by a mechanic friend that I need to jack up and mount frame on stands and place jack under arm to remove top shock mount to get more travel and spring should come out rather easily .
Can anyone confirm or deny such method? do I need to fork the ball joint?
I read forking them destroys the boot , confirm or deny?
Any tips or trick would be greatly appriciated

 

[disciplerocks]

Depends on what coils your are putting in. If they are more than 2" lift coils, then you'll need all new brackets too



........snoogans

 

[Silent bob]

no just stock replacements

 

[disciplerocks]

Ok then you should be able to do that. If not rent a spring compressor from Autozone. But I have to ask, why?

 

[Silent bob]

got a busted one on teh passenger side , I prefer the ride height as it is , but did go to a variable spring . I dont have much cash (unemployed) so stock has to do for now .

 

[disciplerocks]

Gotcha.