Hi guys,

having sucessfully replaced the power steering r&p, I know need to replace
the upper ball joints (front) of my 2 wheel drive 87 Westy. However, there's
one thing I am not sure about: Do I need a spring compressor to do this? What
happens if I just remove the bolts of the upper ball joint with all other
front wheel suspension (upper control arm, tie rods, stabilizer bar etc.) fully
assembled? Looks to me that the springs will expand abruptely (and leaving me
with fully extended springs...), sending the whole lower control arm
downwards, crushing my new tie rod ends. Right or wrong?  Will I instead have to
dissassemble first the whole upper control arm??? I'm happy to have you, folks,
as I sometimes just do not dare guessing :-)
Thanks
Chris

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