thanks for the diy. just waned to share this video from ecs which is a great resource when working on the the front or rear suspension:
thats what i used to do my suspension install. if you loosen the bolts securing the suspension arms at the subframe, the suspension will drop low enough to get the strut out from underneath the fender. you are fighting the bushings if you don't and i believe it will be hard to get the clearance; you also may damage your bushings. no spring compressor is required.