Guide to Rear Shocks for Ladder Bar Drag Car (Pro Street)

Hi guys looking to see if there is a guide available for upgrading and replacing rear shocks on a ladder bar drag car that may possibly see some street use in the future.

The car is a 72 duster and weighs about 3000 lbs with me in it. I'ts all steel. Measuring for the shock height is easy but does anyone have any guides or documentation for the different styles of shocks or that compares them brand to brand. Every car reacts and hooks different so where to start when shopping?? Thanks in advance for any input and assistance.