Quote Originally Posted by Bio248 View Post
the body is different lengths. that's the only way.
Bilstein Monotube Shock Absorbers and Struts for 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | AJUSA.com

front bilstein:

  • Collapsed Length: 11.67 in / 296.3 mm
  • Extended Length: 16.67 in / 423.3 mm

rear bilstein:

  • Collapsed Length: 16.94 in / 430.3 mm
  • Extended Length: 23.48 in / 596.3 mm


front monroe: Product Details Page

Compressed Length 10.250"
Extended Length 16.625"


rear monroe: Product Details Page

Compressed Length 15.500"
Extended Length 23.125"


They have less travel, collapsed height isn't as small as stock.

So you end up a little higher.