I'm getting the lowering extensions for my rear shocks, and I read up on the instructions, which specify an HD tool to take em apart. Has anyone taken them apart without without it? I'm hesitant to buy a tool that I will probably only use once. I have a few ideas on how to go about it, but I wanted to see if anyone has done it yet.

 

i used a press to do mine

 

[align=left]Ride them real hard over a speed bump and the retaining ring will fall out releasing the cup thus disassembling the spring retention for you. Drive home quickly after that. No, I am not kidding. [/align]

 

my 08 night train is going up on the jack in about 10 minutes for disassembly .....wish me luck...any link pics??? I am adding the longer stud to the existing shocks...HD told me it's not that easy....we shall see.

 

Keep us posted. Take pics if you can...

 

will do....anybody have any link pics or a detailed page of illustrations?? I hear it can be a mother effer...

 

I couldn't pull it off by myself....I don't feel comfy enough..especially by myself. I'm gonna have some of my biker brothers help. Plus it's humid as hell here in floridatonight...no a/c in the garage, 42 yrs old...eff that. I've built alot of cars in my younger days....but Idon't have to break my asstonight. Good luck..

 

uncle pat it is pretty hard, i did my rocker c myself,its the hardest mod i have done in a while
try this site http://www.arlenness.com/pdf/17-100.pdf. ifthat dosent work go to arlenness.com click on enter,go to tech supportand scroll down to the tech guides and look for the slam kits they have listed and click on it and the directions should come up for you

 

yeah man..I saw that today and actually printed it out....I'm not going to attempt this one...Thanks for the help..and good luck to others.