thanks for the comments people

this is where it got interesting.. given the stance of the car, 2 in lowered, I ran into some suspension travel & interference issues. I wanted to retain the correct rear end geometry throughout the full range of travel, & no have any intereference. With the awesome help of the Irons' (given I am on the other side of the world!) we managed to achieve my goal through modifying the 4-link cradle, & lowering the lower shock points:

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