I've had pretty good luck putting the bracket on the pole first - then you can pivot it clear back to where the spring is somewhat relaxed.
If you do try to make it go up higher, watch out for the cables. Mine pivots up high enough to start bending the steering cable if you keep going.
If you do try to make it go up higher, watch out for the cables. Mine pivots up high enough to start bending the steering cable if you keep going.