The springs really aren't under that much pressure. I was able to gently ease mine out when I replaced my K with a tubular one. Just disconnect the spindle or strut, keep a jack under the A-arm, and let it down very slowly. You can gradually drop the A-arm to the point the spring is no longer compressed and just pluck it out.

Of course if you're really safety conscious then spring compressors will solve your problem. Throw a set on and you can do as you please without too much worry.

 

I second the fact that they aren't under that much pressure. When I did mine I left the wheels on, unbolted the k member, lowered it down and just rolled the whole thing out without touching the springs.

 

cool thanks... like I said I have the front of car held up with jack stands on the controls arms near were they bolt to the k-member (the rear of car the stand are on axle tubes), I just need to seperate the frame from the k-member a little to clean/paint, so I figure I can just put jacks on the framrail in the middle/firewall area and lift the car up more... at least that's my hope... only need a couple inches to get to where the framerail rests on the k-member (where the 2 longs bolts go).