Ok, so i did tackle this today. However, i had to do it the way i didn't want to and modify the shocks. I'm kind of relieved though because i can now go lower with a little work if i want so just having it done means now i have some adjustability.
Basically, almost all aftermarket shocks and even aftermarket oem replacement shocks usually just have a single tab instead of the "collar" the oem ones have. I was hoping mine wasn't like this but it was. So, i had to mod $150 worth of shocks instead of $50 worth of forks but if i do get new shocks ever, i don't have to replace forks, which is nice.
So what i did, instead of grinding the tab off, i cut most of the way through the tab with a hack saw. Then i just took a large screwdriver and used it to basically "rip" the small amount of metal left. I did it about 1/4 inch below the top. I've been told hundreds of times that that tab is just for alignment. I'm now totally conviced as it could easily be pried off with a small screw driver.
Anyway, if you have aftermarket shocks that have too big of tab to grind out, here are some pics.
I'll throw up some before and after pictures too. I have a good before one but i need to move my dads car for the after. Mine is a slightly smaller drop. With the oem, it's over 1/2 (as i can see, i didn't actually do it), with mine it's slightly under. Probably about 1/8 to 1/4 in difference.