I just re-measured the stock strut i picked up from my friend last night. The measurement I got was slightly longer than 9.5" to where the spring actually sits. My lack of ability to measure these odd shapes with a high tolerance forces me to grossly round. None the less the two struts are too close for me to really differentiate a height difference.

I will pull out the konis again, and take some side by side pictures when i get the chance.