I'd read several install topics on these where people said they will just fit into place

don't know if my brake line is freakishly short or what, but no way I could have got them in without using a compressor(actually used ratchet tiedowns LOL)

Anyways just an Fyi I guess

 

Same here, i had the same problem putting in my land cruiser coils. I had a friend push down on one side of the axle with spring compressors on the coil, just to slide it in...and then do it all again on the other side. All this with the axle hanging as far down as possible.