removing front springs, help

[Tim_Lentz@domain.elided]

     I'll state right up front that I know this subject has been cover 
     numerous times in the past ... but now "I" need to know :-)
     
     I'm tearing apart my "parts" car in order to make room in the garage. 
     I have everything off that I wish to keep except the front suspension. 
     The spring compressors I have just will not fit in there and I'm 
     looking for a way to remove the hub assembly without the spring 
     unloading and killing me in the process.
     
     I've heard of the "thread rod" method but it seems like a lot of work 
     (and time) for what appears otherwise a simple job. (I guess I should 
     also mention that "all" other parts are off the car so there is very 
     little weight there, so a jack under the pan will do no good)
     
     Make no mistake, I do want to do it safely, but the "junk man" comith 
     and if I'm keeping the suspension I need to get if off rather quickly. 
     (by Friday night)
     
     Thanks to anyone with any assistance.
     
     Tim Lentz
     Tampa FL
     '74 spider (under construction)
     '74 spider (preparing for death) 

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