[Joe K]

Front can be done with the front axle "hanging." If you're smart you can jack up the car only to kind of get to a "neutral point" on the shackles which allow them to be driven out easier.

As to the spring, you'll not need a spreader or anything to do this. And you might do well in approaching that neutral point to put shims of wood between the axle and the spring ends - it might help you "center" the worn shackles in the worn bushings and allow them easy exit.

I think I did it without any wood - just a bigger hammer.

You can cut off the exposed end of the shackle which will make their exit easier with a drift.

Once the shackle is removed then a larger drift to drive out the bushings. You can find a good diameter of "drill rod" already cut in 1' lengths on Ebay. Use this as a drift without even hardening - although I usually use the lathe to make a sort of "pilot" to center the drift.

Removing the bushings from the spring might be easier on the bench. When you unbutton the two spring center U-bolts attaching to the frame, be aware that your center bolt on the spring may be broken and your spring may sprong. The front spring is not near the hazard that the rear spring is. Just go slow in removing the nuts/keeper plate before the spring drops. (or sprongs)

So easy even an 18 year old with Page's Model A book as a guide can do it. (Flashback to 1977)

Joe K