1966 Midget Springs...

Hi all,       Maybe you can help with a question about the front springs on my
MG. I received my new ones and they appear to be about an inch longer than the
old ones. I tried installing them and they do not seem to fit well. The front
end seems to be "sprung" upwards and very tight. Anyone else encounter this?
Old Spring= 9.5 inches. New Spring=10.5 inches (green stripe on spring)
 TIA
 Charles Markham
 1966 MG Midget 1098cc