How about two hose clamps with a connector link between them to hold the upper part of the KYB to the lower?

That should be easy easy to rig up in place. You can get some extra compression on the shock by prying agianst the top of it.

Yes, getting them back out is a pain!

Kevin

87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...