I searched and found topics on removing rear shocks but nothing on the springs. I have taken out the 2 top bolts and removed the shock. I have tried removing the 2 lower bolts below the caliper and disk and and it does not drop far enough down to release the rear spring. I removed the sway bar link to allow the lower spring mount to drop further and still nothing. The only thing I have not tried are the 2 large bolts on the inside that hold the spring base. These bolts have washers with markings on them. Anyone have any ideas before I decide to pay someone? The front was super easy this time when usually the rear is the easiest.
Thanks for the help

Pay someone, after all that?

The rear suspension member comes out... You're using the FSM instruction yes? This one should work (you don't share your cars year for some reason): http://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual? ... Altima/RSU

pages 9 and 10...

Hmm, lot's or the comes apart to get to the springs. Maybe you would like to pay someone.

i had my buddy do it at his garage - labor for a mechanic on this one was 5 hours - took him 7. Thanks for the service manual though