Well, I'm going to score that one a victory even though I didn't get the springs replaced.
I did get new shocks installed.
And I broke in the new 50-250 torque wrench and jack stands, and got the truck put back together and checked out on a test drive ... now I can hardly wait to get the new struts done Friday.
As far as I can tell, the driver's side upper control arm was hanging up on the stabilizer bar link, right where it ties back into the frame. I had stabilizer bar bushings and links on the suspension re-work list, anyway, so I figure I'll try for the springs a second time when I have the links off. And if it still doesn't work then, maybe I'll do control arms and try it a third time.
Thanks everybody for chiming in. Much appreciated.
