I think I found a way to incorporate mechanical instead of air to raise/lower my ride.  I'll have to fab some pieces but that shouldn't be anything but fun. And I'll have to make some wide jack stands so my shocks stay under load so I can crawl under and get some measurements.  What a blast ! So, first the stands. And the weather is cooperating nicely. It won't last but I'll take what I can while I can. Save those shocks for me please Warren.  Can you give me a compressed measurement on them ?  I think I'll have about 3" on either side to play with. Boy I love this stuff.