Ok I got it. I had to disassemble the compressors first and get them inbetween the coils. Then feed the bolt through.

Stock springs are so compressed it's annoying!!

I put on H&R OE sports so I still needed to compress them somewhat.

I wish I had access to a proper suspension press.

TIP THAT MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE: when using spring compressors, leave the strut inside the spring. That way, if the compressors slip, the spring can't shoot out the side and kill you. (Or maim you.)

I'm gonna post up my how-to in a few days.