AXS Reverb 170mm for a medium Rail 9.7

Stihldog

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This may not be possible.
I’m still waiting for my 150mm AXS reverb (ordered early October 2021).
Bike; 2020 Rail 9.7 medium.
A 170mm AXS reverb dropper makes sense to me now. I have 47mm of shaft exposed (see pic) but I might raise it a few more mm (50mm exposed shaft) which could fit better.
Has anyone fitted a 170mm AXS reverb dropper into a medium Rail 9.7? My inseam is 32” but I’m only 5’9” tall but I want to drop right down on steep decents. A 170mm dropper could let me slam the saddle further down and still maintain the correct seat hight when in the raised position. I currently use the stock dropper for a 2020 medium Rail 9.7.
I can’t seem to find a chart from Sram or Reverb for a “go” or “no-go” for the AXS reverb dropper on a medium Rail 9.7. I’d cancel my order right now and reorder a 170mm AXS reverb. Another wait but it might be worth it…or it could be an expensive mistake.
I thought of shoving a pvc pipe into the seat post as a test-fit to determine the post insert length or just use a measuring tape. Any tips or suggestions or experience?

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Stihldog

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Update; Went into the LBS and we crunched the numbers. They ordered me the 170mm AXS reverb.
 

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Stihldog

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Another update; It fits.
Original 150mm Bontrager dropper.
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New 170mm AXS Reverb dropper.
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The new dropper allows me to extend the saddle hight slightly and drop slightly further. It doesn’t look like much difference but there’s a significant improvement. Also the speed is much better and the activation is easier. I know this is a luxury but there’s no longer a cable with multiple bends thru the frame and the cockpit is less busy.
After a few weeks of use, and getting use to the new methods, I really like it. I just don’t want to break it!
 

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