Changing Hood Hinge Springs...anyone?

[ChevyDude]

Ok, My hood is lined up the best I can get it and when I close it, you have to walk to the back and push down on each side to get it all the way down. I determined that my hood hinges are shot so ordered some brand new GM hood hinges from GM Parts Direct. The springs are not available so I want to swap my springs from the old shot hinges to the GM new hinges. I searched around and didn't find a thread with this info. Anyone that can help, I would appreciate it. I know I can use a couple of two by fours to remove the old hinge, one at a time,,,,But does anyone have anys tips on how to get the old springs off and onto the new hinge???

Thanks

Alex