Is it necessary to remove the 30mm lower control arm bolt to install the spacer? It seems you could disconnect the upper control arm and swing the strut out.

I have read someone here has done this but I wanted to get other opinions before I find that this is impossible and have to go rent tools in the middle of the install.

Thanks for any help.

 

I had to when I installed mine. The control arm won't go down enough if you don't to get the spring out. I also had to take the brake caliper off so the brake line wouldn't stretch too far. Trust me both of these things help your install.