Putting stock springs back on - stuck

[NixChixFix]

Heyo, so Im going back to the stock springs but Im stuck with trying to put the LCA back on.

The top nuts are done, and the nuts underneath the arm are fully on just so the whole assembly doesnt pop off the actual arm.

Ive tried wiggling it, rubber mallet, WD40, it just doesnt want to go in.

Any tips?

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[NixChixFix]

I should also add that the locking nut on top of the strut is only about halfway in, as I read that its easiest to do last. Could that be preventing the springs from compressing enough to get the arm in?

 

[NixChixFix]

I undid the LCA bolts and I was able to get it in, but now the screws won't align with the holes. I cant push the thing into the chassis more, did I fuck up my axles?

 

[pinhead66]

Most likely the axle popped out a bit and you need to reseat it

 

[bluehatch17]

You use a second Jack to push it back up.

 

[NixChixFix]

Yeah, I was able to use an extra jack to guide both to the top of the mount point at the same time.

Now having issues with tightening the lock nut and the stabilizer bar links because they just free spin. Smh.

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