We had a $400 tool (strut pro) which did the job but dang that is a lot of wrench turning, and it's hard work. I have a 3 ft 3/4 drive ratchet and 35MM socket (didn't have a 1 3/8 SAE). It was good we lifted it high enough to give us room to swing.
Strut pro now makes a hydraulic type for 5K...