Go to this video and go about 5 minutes in, he shows how to do replace the rear struts, and doesn't break loose the two ball joints for the toe arm and the LCA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFuERvwEt-I
Note that an alignment is required after doing it this way, but if you are installing a lowering spring you need a new alignment anyway, and maybe even if installing a new strut onto your existing spring.
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