We've got everything removed, the oil pan is loose but we can't wedge it out from underneath. One guy said to lift the hold motor but obviously we don't want to do that...

Is there any way to get it out?

 

assuming it's a 4x4 and assuming that it's the same G-D evil setup as the 22re....NO. no easy way.

I had to lower my diff,and remove the steering dampener and even then it was a huge PITA. I've heard of loosening the motor mounts to lift the motor to gain some space but I didn't feel that lucky.

when we did our 3vze....we pulled the motor.

 

Undo the 4 bolts holding the motor mounts to the frame and you can lift the engine by a floor jack under the bell housing of the trans if you don't have a hoist. Then you should just have to remove the steering damper for access and the oil pan can get out.