Jacking the backend up like that causes the top run of the chain to pass closer to the swingarm pivot. You have to be careful.
Having said that I don't know where you can buy ready made links. Got any friends who can use machine tools?
As was said earlier, it is better to raise the seat. More work though as you really need to do it by relocating or rebuilding the subframe.
Hey, who said it would be easy?!!