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Be aware of the set screw on the back of the speedometer ! it tightens against the flats of the cable, and I found out about it the hard way.
 
Springs are easy to remove. Jack up the front, place two jack stands under the frame on the flat part behind firewall, lower onto jack stands. Remove the sway bar brackets on lower control arm, and pull out the ends. Place floor jack under lower control arm near the spindle side, and lift enough to relieve spring pressure. Remove lower pin, which is threaded with a nut. Lower jack, and remove spring. 1.5 to 2 hour job tops.
 
I recently changed springs and used Ford Aerostar springs, after reading several members' success with them. I too highly recommend them !
 
Informative thread here:
 
http://p15-d24.com/topic/36360-aerostar-springs-my-review/

Just what I needed, thanks !