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just a tad
You can use other shocks if you're handy with tools
I have vauxhall astra mk4 rear shocks on the rear
vauxhall carlton mk2 rear shocks on the front
and honda crv rear springs front and rear
Go to a scrap yard and have a look around to see what you might be able to use
You just need to find out the closed length of your standard ones and find some 50mm longer when closed