dummy shocks

[shh120m]

Hi guys,

chassis now complete im almost at the stage where i can get the rear of the chassis rolling( so i can pick up the front and drag it out of the garage to get some workspace). Whilst waiting for a few bits i was thinking of making a couple of dummy shocks. Whats the best thing to make them out of? i was thinking just a bit of left over box section with a couple of holes drilled for the bolts. Also could someone please tell me what the legnth of the shocks average out at, at say a road setting, just to get the dummies the right legnth to give me an idea of final ride hight.

Cheers

nathan