'89 Cal III fork seal question

[Dave Bell]

I'm rebuilding the forks.  I managed to get the old fork seal out with much difficulty, and of course destroyed them in the process.  Previous owner had bought 2 sets of seals and dust caps and I have those.  However, the seals seem to be too big.  I can not see how they could possibly fit.  They measure 55 mm on the outside and 40 on the inside. 

I should add that I've replaced a lot of fork seals on other bikes and never had a problem. 

Has anyone else thought they had the wrong seals and then somehow miraculously figured out a way too get them to fit?

[guzzisteve]

Thicker, yes there were some replacements that had 2 lips in 1seal to replace 2 seals w/1 lip.

[Dave Bell]

I got the correct seals in the mail today.  So....

never mind.

[Dave Bell]

the progressive springs I got are in one piece.  I can't use them.  As they compress they jump from one side to the other and make a loud pop.  Im sure the old ones are fine.