Yes you can do this. Hell i dont even think you will need to remove the lower strut bolt, just undo the 2 big bolts that hold the lower ball joint to the spindle. then there is tons of room to swing everything around (keep an eye out on the ABS line, maybe undoo its bracket so it has some more slack)



Do NOT put in 4x4, you want to be able to spin the CV and with the truck in 4x4 and the other 3 tires on the ground that aint gonna happen.



And lastly, the CV will come out rather easy. BUT, you have to position it right. You have to get the inner C clip with the opening of the C facing down. Try to pry it out, if it does not want to come, PUSH IT BACK IN (to release any tension on the c clip), spin it 1/6th of a turn, tap on the inner cup so the C clip falls down to its lowest spot then try again. Repeat this process and there will be one spot where the CV almost just falls out.

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