Looking to replace shocks on a 86 softail custom, I'm getting varying info, some applications show 84-88 models are the same and 89-99 the same, Then others show 84-99 all the same, anyone know what the break in years really is, and what is the difference, the 89 and up look the same as my 86.
There is a difference in the 84-88 shocks. The body is shorter and diameter is smaller. Some companys still make that version, and there is also a narrow body adjustable that will fit 84-99. I think it's O. D. is 2". Don't think I'd buy them.