Joe, I haven't driven it yet, it wasn't running when I got it. It sits so low I really didn't know what I was getting into until I got it up on jack stands. The previous owner says he drove it quite a bit as it was but we all know how previous owners tell tales lol.....
The shocks are very short, perhaps 12" or so. I can provide pics of the setup if there's interest.
Don, my GMC's suspension setup seems to fall within your OP. My 1st thought when I saw it was that I didn't like it, especially how the springs were bending backwards. I may try it before I change it, if just to see how well or worse it works... Got to get it running dependably 1st....