NEED HELP!!I NEED TO REPLACE THE AXLE SHAFT U-JOINTS,IM TOLD THE ONLY WAY TO REMOVE THEM IS TO REMOVE THE REAR LEAF SPRING,IS THERE A WAY OF DOING IT WITHOUT USING THE SPECIAL TOOL TO COMPRESS THE SPRING?
THE TOOL COSTS $580 BUCKS!!! ANY SUGESTIONS? THANKS

 

I replaced the rear spring on my 86 and it didnt take any special tools and once the rear spring is out the half shafts are right there.