High lifter springs adapter question?

I am in the process of installing my high lifter springs on my 2011 850xp. I was told I need to use both spring adapters on each spring but only one of the adapters will fit into the spring. Am I supposed to have one adapter on the bottom and top of each spring?
The bottom is fitting fine even though the outer diameter of the stock shock adjuster is the right width for it. If I am supposed to get both adapters on the spring? how do I get it into the top of the spring?