Trying to figure my own way to lay the front cross member?

[liljimsrodragz]

Ok I know there has to be a way to lay the original crossmember on the ground WITH stock a-arms and WITHOUT "Z-ing" the frame! I have 2600lb bags that when compressed are 2.75" tall. My A-arms are stepped 2 inches. Can I modify the a-arms, for example cut out the spring pockets and raise it up and then not use the plates on one side or another so that when the bags are compressed the bottom a-arm will touch the top of the crossmember? I dont know just throwing out ideas. I know someone out there has had to of done this before!