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From the ones i have done on the hoist i found when installing the box it needs to rotate around 30* from the upright position ( sorry can't remember which direction )so it'll clear the tunnel. Something i want to try tho is removing the transfer case, not only will it take a bit of weight off it should make the box a heel of alot easier to manipulate. If you where going to just change the clutch i'd recommend to pull the the motor out, its alot easier and safer imo plus it'll only take 16hours drive in/drive out taking the motor out.
In both cases don't forget to leave the box in gear, it helps with mating the box and motor heaps