| Sorry guys, I am missing something here? Sounds like you're making a mountain out of a mole hill.
I assume you have the shock off the bike in which case just loosen the lock rings and wind them up to the top of the shock body. That will remove all tension from the spring. Lift up and remove the lower spring saddle and then slide the spring off the bottom of the shock. 10 minute job tops.
If your removing the spring to change it for one with a different rating then you'll need to reset sag etc anyway so moving the lock rings is inconsequential. If your removing the spring for cleaning purposes, just measure where the lock rings are at present and then reset when you're putting the shock back together.
Hope that's of some use to you.
Neil.
P.S. The only tool you will need is a "C" spanner for the lock rings. If you haven't got one give Harris a call (01992 532501), £2.54 + VAT for a proper Ohlins one. | 
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