[Mulletwagon]

Prefer the spring spreader route since the spring is solidly held in the conformal saddle. Among the parts you may need to change be sure to add bushings and possibly the reamers necessary to finish the job. The journals on my shackles were D-shaped in crossection and chewed up the bushings. Be advised that finding a quality U Joint can be a challenge. An NOS or used but still tight unit may be the way to go. The first "new" unit I bought was almost as bad as the one that needed to be replaced. Above all, exercise care with the spring. Let us know how it goes.