Coil spring ??

[Arnold Layne]

Can I change out the coil springs without using a spring compressor, unhooking the lower ball joint and letting the spring down with a floor jack? '90 350

[PToombs]

I did mine with a floor jack. I can't remember if I unhooked the top or bottom joint though. I do remember I had to put the spring in, then turn it in to get it in the seat because it was tight. The lower seat where the spring sits has a notch because the spring doesn't have a flat end, the coil isn't tapered, it just stops. I think I had to use a ratchet strap or something like that to draw the control arms together to get the balljoint back in the hole too.
It was a few years ago, but I'm pretty sure that is correct.
Be careful Arnie!

[Arnold Layne]

Thanks Pete, I will be careful, I may get pissed and buy a spring compressor to help with the last inch or two.

[PToombs]

Good luck with that! Most of those are so cheap that they may not work. Have you actually looked close at how thick those springs are?