Rebound straps & new Springs

[gbaker@customcpu.com (Baker, G.)]

   After installing new rear springs on my 68B I noticed the frame(which is
bare)
was not low enough for the shock arms or the rebound straps to attach to the
axel.
After letting it sit for months I put some weight on the back (2 large boys)
and 
was able to spring it enough to attach both.  The rebound strap is TIGHT.
Is this
the way it should be?  I don't see an alternative other than messing with
the new
springs and I think that would be bad.
Thanks for the time in response.
Gregg Baker