Couple of photos. Its a little difficult to see, but the shock with coil will not fit in the tunnel, nor will it fit upside-down due to the adjuster. Everythings out, should hopefully have some of the fab, if not all completed by the weekend. Figured this was such a PITA, that it would be worthwile documenting for future generations.
Here's the crossmember removed:
Starting with a somewhat clean slate: