If you go with the #2, the 2-2a would be the choice for your height. It offers the best stroke for the 12" shock and compared to the others. The sag is usually 1/3 of the stroke, so that will get you another inch when sitting on the bike.

The #6 would be the best, but dunno if Howard can get you one to match your inseam length. You'll have to call him.

 

I have been emailing Howard and he can do a #6 with extended length of 12.3xx”. Same as the 2-2a

 

I'm by no means any kind of expert on shocks. However, I have recently purchased my '19 SGS which, because I'm also short, required to be lowered. I opted to do both front and rear with Suspension Technologies (www.suspensiontechnologiesusa.com) products. The rear is their 11" shock and the front their 1" lower suspension that uses a gas pressure cartridge design.

When set at 3 turns the rear shocks are designed for the typical 180-220# rider with passsenger. I'm only 155# and have dropped mine to 2 turns. As the shorter shock is inherently stiffer my ride is not supper soft but I don't find it too stiff either. It is a better ride than my Heritage with the Monoshock.

Handeling, again only IMHO, is good. This is a new bike to me and much heavier than I have been accoustomed to, but I can only say at speed it seems even more nimble than my Heritage. Slow manuvers is another story that I'm working on.

The rear shocks are also easily adjusted. Simply tilt the saddle bags back and rotate the shock by hand. If riding 2-up is infrequent, they can be set to suit the rider and adjusted easily when doing a 2-up ride.

I have not had the opportunity to ride 2-up yet and will have to see if they bottom out at that setting since my S.O. is a little heavier than I am.

Prices are not too bad either.

Just provided for you information.

 

Start hauling bricks in your bags.... cheapest option ����

 

67Shuv, thanks for the advice but I am looking for the best option not the cheapest option.

 

If you would like advice on adjusting your shocks I suggest you start a fresh thread. This one is about Ohlins and air shocks, not Suspension Technologies. Include their name in your title, to attract the best replies.