These are new Heavy Duty motorcycle chrome shock absorbers. The free length from eye to eye is 11" which is the original stock length. The springs have 5 tension adjustment positions. The spring adjuster tool is also provided. The metal bushings are preinstalled for ease of installation. The green wire ties that you see in the photo are there to secure the bushings in place to keep them from being lost. These shocks are ready to install as they are and require no further modification. PRICE INCLUDES BOTH SHOCKS. THESE SHOCKS WILL ONLY FIT 1997 TO 2004 SUZUKI VZ800 MARAUDER MODELS. We do offer different lengths and also shocks for many other models as well. Please call 513/772-8333 with any questions.