Installing HD springs

[Snow man]

I just bought a new Boss V-plow for my Dodge yesterday,It doesnt sag to bad considering i do not have the plow prep pkg. I have 039/038 springs now. I bought a set of 047/046's. If anyone has changed out these springs,could you tell me the easiest way. I was thinking of popping out the 18mm lower shock bolt,unhooking the brake lines,and drop it down,sliding them out the bottom would be easiest,I just dont know if they will come out that way. I have about an inch before i hit the bumpstops with the plow al the way up now,it drops about 1 1/2-2" with it on. Any help from those who have done thee would be appreciated.

 

[MidwestMotorman]

Might want to get a pair of adjustable shocks in while the front end is apart. It will help dampen the rough ride of the front when the blade is off.

 

[Snow man]

I put them in this am,from the bottom,it took about 15 minutes a side,wit air tools,not bad at all. I put the 046 in thedrivers side,and put the 039 from the drivers side in the passs side . It seems to sit about 1" higher now,and holds the plow noticeably higher. I didnt change the shocks,since they are in great shape yet. I may not need the 047 after all,even with my 930 lb plow.