Here is how I did mine. First I jackedup and supported the truck on jackstands. Next remove the wheels, then on to the cotterpin which goes through the lower ball joint and nut. Losen the lower nut, but don't remove it. Then use a tool called a pickle fork to spread the spindle away from the ball joint and lower control arm. If this method doesn't work you will probably have to strike a hammer against the spindle to break the spindle loose. Once it pops loose I supported the lower a-arm. Then remove the nut and slowly lower the a-arm. Once the tension is off the spring pull it out. Install the new one and use the jack to raise the a-arm back up to the spindle and reinstall in reverse order.
Hope this helps.
If anyone sees anything that I left out feel free to add.
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1971 Cheyenne Super
Soon to be converted to '68 front clip.
Efland, NC
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