I need to lower a FXDB all i can. Which shocks would be the best for doing this?

Anyone know which lenght are the FXDB stock shocks?

Thanks!!!!

 

ok found one 11" shocks, it seems stocks are 12" anyone is sure bout that?

there are 2 models, almost the same but i dont understand the difference.

Order No. Ext. Length
In Ext. Length
mm Comp.
Length In Comp.
Length mm Travel*
Inch Travel*
MM Mnts. Spring No. Rate
lbs/In Rate
kg/mm 430 Series Shocks




430-4037B/C 11.00 279 9.64 245 1.36 35 E/E 1437-20B/30 230/275 4.11/4.91
430-4045B/C 11.00 279 9.64 245 1.36 35 E/E 1369-20B/30 300/350 5.36/6.25

last 2 numbers are lbs/in rate and the last one is kg/mm which one should i get, i weight 132lb and if i take my wife shes the same than me so 260lb two up.


thanks guys!! your a very good help

 

I have Progressive 11" 412-4041C shocks on my '07 FXDB.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; Whether or not you install the Heady Duty shocks pretty much depends on how much 2-up riding you plan on doing.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; If you're gonna do 50% or more of your riding 2-up, I would go with the Heady Duty shocks.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;\\\\\\\\\\\\\\; I never ride 2-up and weigh 160lbs so the standard shocks are great for me on first (lowest setting).

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so what would be the best for my weight? standard or heavy duty? price is the same....

Another thing, if i lower the rear shocks, should i lower the front? (front lowering kit)

thanks again

 

air shocks will drop it the lowest IMO....

 

I went with the 11 inch Progressive 412's in HD (heavy duty).&nbsp\\; Couldn't be happier with the decision.&nbsp\\; Gives the bike the look I want and I haven't had any issues with bottoming out.&nbsp\\; If I would have had the money and/or knowledge, I might have gone with the air shocks that JRK5892 suggested (he knows his stuff), but in order to save time and cash, I went with the Progressives.&nbsp\\;
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I have a vivid black 2008 FXDB so I got the black shocks to match.&nbsp\\; I weigh 200 and the lady friend goes about 140.&nbsp\\; Shocks are set to the highest setting and we rarely (if ever) bottom out.&nbsp\\; Possibly once or twice going over bumps, and ironically, it doesn't seem to be tire/fender but more fender/belt guard.&nbsp\\; The only complaint I have is the shocks set to firm and my LePera Bare Bones seat and I am nearly back to the hardtail that I just got rid of.