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Solved
Thanks to all for the sage and useful advice.
I've used another set of spring compressors with smaller claws, freed up the coil from the strut. Then, with careful planning this time, positioned the new compressor on the coil to free up a gap above the ratchet. Swore to myself never to use that compressor again.
Glad I did not have to cut anything, my tool or god forbid the compressor. My tools are mostly of the GW brand, not expensive but not cheap either.
As chris_flies said, I screwed the height adjusters low enough to tighten the top nut and used a 5mm hex to counter. Still have to torque it down to spec.
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