<VV> spring compression

[AeroNed at aol.com]

Kirk,
 
One thing you failed to mention is that the front end is out of the car,  
which makes this a little trickier.
 
I'd suggest trying the shop manual method. Use a cable or chain through the  
spring and attached to the lower shock bolt on the lower control arm. Remove 
the  lower ball joint from the lower arm. The cable/chain will/should prevent 
the  spring from "blowing a hole in your chest" or putting a hole in anything 
else.  You might try doing this after the spring has been compressed with your  
compressor.
 
If you'd like help, give me a call. I'll bring my flak jacket.
 
Ned