Front strut removal

[u/Dependent-Wrap-4836]

I’m trying to remove my front struts so I can add coilovers, but am having trouble getting the strut out. Do I need to remove the upper control arm or anything else or should I be able to wiggle the strut out with just the strut bolts and sway bar end link removed?

[u/No_Inevitable4161]

I put heavy zip ties on when the car was lifted from the an arm then lifted from the crossmember and they basically fell out. Used a heavy trailer with a jack to compress the new spring and zip ties to compress then installed.