yep.
i swear there's not enough room. i wouldn't post for help without getting dirty first.
-4wd hub is off.
-end snapring is off.
-inboard tulip is disconnected from sidegear. first problem here: tulip doesn't want to work down out of the a-arm hole. the end cap/ oil seal also popped off at this point.

boot was torn anyway, so i figured if i cut it off i could gain more manuevering room to get things apart. now i'm not able to get the outer boot over or thru the other hardwear enough to free up the shaft.

i've got an '89 too. it looks like there's just more room in that one.