Going to be awkward!

New front shock absorbers required as one is leaking slightly. It will be tricky to get the bottom nut off (showing just below the base of the Spring) as the shaft will turn. It'll be a chain wrench through the spring to try to hold the body I think. Whilst doing this I'll also replace the springs which must be 20 years old. Hopefully it won't all take too long to do both sides as with it in dock Luce has to stay behind as she won't fit into the old MG! Poor Luce.....