Lift problems

[xjguy69]

Got this jeep and know nothing about it other than it has a 2.5" lift, replacing all new front end parts and I can't seem to get the strut to compress like it should. Can't get the upper control arms on without the ballpoint resting agenst the coils, and the coils are hitting the body. Any input? Pictures below

 

[KJowner]

What did the old upper arms look like? It may have had uprated arms fitted to clear, if so you can get rebuild kits for them.

 

[xjguy69]

They look factory from what I see besides a Grease fitting. I'm thinking the suspension "unloaded" almost like a leaf spring can do to a shackle, question is, how do I get these lower control arm angles back to usable lol

 

[duderz7]

Place a jack stand under the lower control arm on the other side to keep it from tilting while you jack up the lower control arm you're trying to reattach. A pry bar in the coil pushing the upper control arm down can help get the nut on the ball joint too. If you still can't get it. Put a chain around the axle of the jack up to something solid on the Jeep so you can compress the spring without lifting the Jeep.