Thanks for reply that I just discovered. Do you know if that 01/01 spring will fit the later shock? I.D., length etc. I've scrounged all the shock dimension/spring rate info online but haven't found spring physical specs. Broke out of isolation on 250 yesterday as 70 degrees couldn't be ignored. I'll get the 300 out in a few days albeit with mucho seat padding. I'll happily order up another ebay shock if spring will fit.