Yes - has spring retainers (now) and no don't want to get longer shocks - want a a rope-driver rig not a rock crawler for now.
Suspension is good for 8" over stock and shocks are 6" over stock.
Where did u get yours ?
Did you make them yourself ?
Are they 1" shorter than total shock travel and follow the shock travel line as most info on the net recommends ?
Where did you get the buckles from ?
Is an old seat belt ok to use (have an as-new audi belt for cheap that can get cut and sewn up)
Any pics of mounts would be supercool - TIA
prob go for something like this for the front :

