From the KYB shock catalog:

Measuring points for shock absorbers

Measuring points differ based on the mounting style. Extended and Compressed lengths are measured:

From center of eyering to shoulder of stud
From center of eyering to center of eyering
From shoulder of stud to shoulder of stud


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.