Dumb drop shock question

[brossow]

I think I know the answer to this but want confirmation before ordering parts.

I'm running 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop springs up front on my '72 SWB. When ordering a shock based on the amount dropped, is it based on just the spring drop or including the spindle drop as well? I know I could measure, etc. but I'm nowhere near having a full load on the front suspension and don't know exactly where it will all settle out and don't have any way to get full compression on the front right now. Plus I'm just curious.

Thanks,
Brent