You could pull one bolt from the idler arm and lower the draglink some by turning the steering knuckles. I have removed the radiator end of that upper hose and exhaust flanges to get more engine movement.
Those are some good ideas....didn't even think about the hoses!! I'll be back under the car in a couple of hours, first thing I've got to do is lower the tranny and see what I can do to make things easier.
Best part about it is that I KNOWE IT FITS IN THERE......it's just a matter of HOW??
treblig