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I agree with getting solid frame measurements.

Can you clarify the replacement of the 4 "shocks"? Are they coilovers (shock/spring as one) or are the shocks separate from the springs?

If coilovers, can you measure the spring length between the upper and lower spring seat for each shock absorber?

Also, you noted in your first post that the shock mounting bolts are within 1/2"-3/4" of each other when measured to the ground. If the ground is flat, that is actually a large difference. That difference when measured 12-24" away from the shock at the fenders edge will actually increase. 1/2" at the shock mount could easily look like 1" or more at the fender.