I am trying to picture what Spareparts2 and Dave are saying...I think I kinda get what yall are trying to beat into my head, but a picture is worth 1000 words.

As far as the telescoping cylinder, I found a company that makes dual action telescoping cylinders up to a stroke of I believe 182".

Can either of you guys draw what you are trying to tell me and help this rollback illiterate youngin' understand?