Called jd up today an ordered one, any advice or special tools needed for the install?

 

Follow the instructions.

I browsed them and then installed the shock, I put the front in first then the back and it just wouldn't go so after about an hour screwing around with it I read the instructions and it went in in like 10 mins.

Also it might be worth it to get a 3/4" ratcheting wrench to get the rear shoulder bolts in and out, and use a little heat to loosen the loctite on them.

 

Awesome thanks

 

Yeah the rear bolts can be a PITA, JD was surprised how easy they came out on our 2012 FLSTC, it only had 50 miles on it when he did the install, JD said he usually has to heat up the bolts and use LARGE wrenchs to remove it as over time it corrodes and the lock-tite used makes it very difficult to remove.

Use some liquid wrench and tap on the bolt head and nut to loosen them up if you don't want to heat things up.

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I got a 2011 hopefully it's not to bad

 

I see you live up in Sacramento so you should not have much if any corrosion in the bolt assembly. If you have a HOT air gun, the type used for removing stick on tiles or something similar, just use it to heat up the mounting bolt and while it is HOT hit the mounting bolt with a drift and a hammer, on the bolt head and the nut, and hopefully the vibration will help loosen it.
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The hardest part of my install was getting the old shocks out. After that it was pretty much plug and play. Do not cut your air lines to short, leave a little axtra for when you drop the front of the shocks to do a tranny fluid change. I might also add to go ahead and change out your tranny fluid before you do the final install. That way you are covered until your next service date. You are in for a big surprise when you get back on your bike and that is because it will feel like a new bike to you. Enjoy.

 

tbonetony06,
how does your bike ride with the progressive gas tubes suspension?
And how was the install?

 

I dropped the front an inch with the progressive gas tubes and it handles GREAT. No more front end dipping when braking. It also push's a little harder on the road when cornering or out on curvy country roads. I did those prior to the Shotguns. They handle much better with that shotgun on the back too. It's a real blast riding it now, more so then ever before.

 

You will not be disappointed one bit!!! I should have done this mod sooner.