Just purchased the factory frt lowering spring kit and rr shock bolt kit for my 08 NT......is this a one man weekend job? My local shop wants 8 hrs labor at $75 hr ...ouch !!! I've read a little on the removal of the rr shocks and they make it sound like you have to have special tools......any and all suggestions, please...thanx

 

I did the rear shocks with a friend of mine in his garage. Bullshittin and drinkin a couple of beers and we had it done in 4 hours. I would think a professional shop would be able to do the rear in an hour and a half. Two tops. I just got a quote from a Harley Dealership in San Antonio a couple of day's ago to lower the front of mine for $225 (I already have the front lowering kit.) sounds like your getting hosed! Michael

 

here's some good tech help for the rear bolt kit.... http://fatbillscustoms.com/ (I put the HD lowering shocks on myself, a beyotch to get the nut to break loose, they use loctite when they install them via dealer...)
if you find info on the front springs, let me know via PM...
I have a set of progressive springs sitting in the shed....
I started the install, but got dumbfounded when I relized how much tear down I was getting into...
oh...and take plenty of tuturial pics for reference....
thanks,
1badnt

 

Just got my 07 NT lowered by the dealer and 3.75 hours of work is what was on the ticket. So I would seriously question the 8hrs.

Snoman

 

Thanx for the replies....I'm going today to talk with a guy that used to work at a HD dealership, to see if he will help me install the fork springs and shock bolts...I'll keep ya posted on how it goes....Also does anyone know if the 2008 service manuals are out yet?