[Eatoniashoprat]

I found that with the maxx strut the spring is short enough that I can loosen the top strut center bolt on both sides, then raise the car up and there is no pressure on the spring, or if there is a small amount you can easily compress it by hand. You have to do both sides at once though so the sway bar lets both sides drop.

Then I'd leave the balljoint connected and just swing the top of the strut passed the fenders and can do spring changes or height adjustments in about half an hour. I've got 2" wider front fenders though so I don't know if that affects the strut being able to clear the fender.

When you're done and the chassis on blocks you can raise one side up at a time from the balljoint and guide the strut into the upper mount.

I would NOT RECOMMEND this though if you don't know your spring and strut lengths otherwise you might end up in a bad situation!

Mike