A coil spring,when not compressed with the right tool,can cause a real injury.The TV shows that remove front coil springs with a floor jack, also have a project finished in a half hour.Do yourself a solid,and use the right tool.I have an OTC 7054B that I used on my 95 c1500.It uses a threaded rod that fits inside the spring.Two support plates,one on top below the upper control arm, and the other above the lower control arm.Obviously the shock is removed first.A barrel nut is inserted,pressing on the lower plate.It is driven by a thrust bearing that is threaded to the rod.Sounds complicated,its not.I bought this OTC tool about ten years ago,and I recall it was not cheap.I guess you have to ask yourself if its worth it to you.