Please, can anyone assist me past my hang up in this project?

So far:
Oil pan released from block
Starter and oil filter adapter removed
Motor mount flange bolts undone
Oil cooler lines freed
Trans mount undone

The pan just wont clear.. seems i need a few more inches
Even after jacking the motor upwards from balancer it eventually takes the whole front end up with it.

Let me specify

2002 4.3 ls 2dr

4x2 or 4x4

2wd rwd

chevylovehate, you have 5 different threads going on this same issue. DO NOT start another one. Keep your related questions in this thread.

Im trying to figure this out because the site is difficult to use. My apologies