Best way for typescript version lowering?

[NZainchkovskiy]

I trying to use this project with Office Fabric UI components (for SharePoint development). These components have an issues with typescript versions above 2.2.2. So I want to lower typescript version but still use this project. What's the best way to do it? Just edit package.json? I'm noticed that typescript is dependency of main package. So I need to lower whole package version? If so, how can I install certain version from the beginning?
Thank you!

[ianschmitz]

For reference: #85

[wmonk]

Tracking in #85