Warford in the Way of Removing Hogshead.

[Mountain Dew]

I lost reverse on my 1914 runabout. I adjusted all I could but still no joy. Band replacement is in order. I have the Hogshead ready to come out but the Warford Transmission prevents me from getting it out. If I could drop the rear end and let it slide back about an inch I believe I could get the Hogshead out. Are the rear springs under tension? Do I need some type of spreader for the rear springs? I didn't see any for sale on the parts suppliers websites.