Trick to get KYB front shock installed

i did compress the shock but the KYB expanded too fast to get into position. i did use the zip tie method. i had to link 2 heavy duty zips together and i took a small 75# zip and placed it between the metal washer and the upper body of the shock and left it loose. i then took the HD zips and ran it thru 75# zip and then cinched up the 75# zip tie so as to keep the linked zips in place. i then compressed the shock and tightened the HD zips until it was compressed.
I then slipped the shock in place and installed the lower bolt, cut the small zip and aimed the shock into position.
Easy.

Thanks for the zip tie suggestion. I had Monroe shocks at one time and they were very easy to compress, but the KYB Gas A Just is very stiff.