removal

I am removing the rear springs on my 1000x. Can any one tell me how to get the springs off with the fox shocks in the way? Can you remove the top of the shocks where the piggy back is?

I am currently attempting to replace my gear box. In order to do that without taking the whole engine out I am trying to move the whole engine forward. I already have everything disconnected besides the driveshafts. I took the bolt of of the u joint on the front driveshaft but I still can't...