Here's the length at ride height
Had to grind a notch/slot where the seam goes from the bigger tube. Ground all 4 sides just a smidge to make it slide nice and purdy like. EDIT. I forgot to add that I got this idea from Prerunnerrunner.
I measured and marked, in 1 inch increments, so when I take it out on it's maiden voyage, I will be able to see how much droop and compression I have. I marked the metal with permanent marker, I hope it comes off.