We spec'd a 10" spring for my Ridetech front shocks instead of the typical 8" spring and I ran into a similar issue. I ended up using the weight of the car during the install to settle the spring down onto the retainer. Basically I lined everything up, set the shock in place and slowly lowered the car down guiding the top of the shock through the hole in the frame.
I'm not sure if this same method will work with your Viking shocks but thought it might help with an idea of a way to accomplish the task.
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Lance
1985 Monte Carlo SS Street Car
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