Trunnion thrust washers

Ok, there must be a trick!   Im putting new front springs in and I cant 
figure out how to get the trunnion back between the lower A arms without 
the thrust washers falling out.  I tried sticking them in with grease, 
but the space seems too tight and as I try to slide the 
trunnion-vertical link-spindle back between, the washers push out. Im 
sure you guys must know a way to do this.  Help      TIA     John 
Mitchell    76 TR6