Shorter Rear shocks

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02-17-2012, 07:48 PM

sonnydaze

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i have progressive 440 11 inch shocks on my kenny boyce fxr but i could not afford 500 right now on a set for my dyna so i did the above lowering blocks , its a better ride than cheap shocks

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02-17-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Iskra

I was thinking about lowering the shocks but I'm 215lbs and I ride 2up a lot. I was also wondering If you would be able to separate the stock HD shocks and cut 1" off the coil and reassemble? Any thoughts on that?

Cut a quarter of a link at a time (90' of coil) until you get your ride height. if you cut an inch down on the coil it will drop your rear almost 2".

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02-18-2012, 01:28 AM

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here is a post in the for sale section. Progressive 412's for $100. Just thought I would let you know.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ems-or-so.html

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