Shock Install Help

[DC 69]

I have a 1929 CCPU. I bought a shock kit with original tubular links (Bratton's #24840). I was able to install the rear shocks without any issues. I found that pressing the shock arm ball joint into the tubular link with a "C-Clamp" worked well (put painters tape to protect paint on arm & link).

I ran into a couple of issues when trying to install the front shocks.
1. With shock mounted on frame, the shock arm and links do not line up and can't install ball joints into link.
2. There are 4 holes (2 sets) in the frame that line up with the shock mounting holes/bolts. Which holes do I use to mount the shock? Closest to axle or furthest from axle? Closest holes places link in vertical position; furthest holes flattens link angle.

To install front shocks, I removed tires and placed jack stands under axle. Does this not allow for enough room to connect link & arm? Should I put stands under frame? Leave tires on?

I've found alot of great info from this group. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks...