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Saw an ad for Progressive 444 shocks for Tri Glides. Anyone running these shocks and what do you think of them?
 
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I am not running those, but am running 416-1643A 13" and absolutely love them. I do also have the lift kit from T-glide stuff.
This combination made the Tri Glide ride so much better, the wife wished I had put these shocks on from day one.
I purchased through Amazon for $298 spring of 2014. I see now they are $400 but if you shop around I bet you could find a better deal.
 
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I installed the Progressive 444-4020B black 13" heavy duty. Put three turns preload and haven't adjusted them since install. Also mount them upside down so you can get to the adjuster if need be....Also have lift kit and ride is much better than stock!

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Originally Posted by Fusionfool
I am not running those, but am running 416-1643A 13" and absolutely love them. I do also have the lift kit from T-glide stuff.
This combination made the Tri Glide ride so much better, the wife wished I had put these shocks on from day one.
I purchased through Amazon for $298 spring of 2014. I see now they are $400 but if you shop around I bet you could find a better deal.
Stupid question... Amazon only shows a picture of one shock. Is the price for one or two shocks?

BTW...I recently had the progressive springs installed in the forks. Big difference in the ride and handling...particularly at high speed on the freeway.
 
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The price is for a set. Not a stupid question, I thought the same when I found them much less than anywhere else so I called before ordering just to be sure. I received 2 shocks in one box.
I have not tried their front springs yet, I am holding out for the next gen mono shock. They had a nice one but discontinued it before I could get a set. Tech support said they have a new one in the works maybe ready spring of 2016.
 

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Originally Posted by Fusionfool
I am not running those, but am running 416-1643A 13" and absolutely love them. I do also have the lift kit from T-glide stuff.
This combination made the Tri Glide ride so much better, the wife wished I had put these shocks on from day one.
I purchased through Amazon for $298 spring of 2014. I see now they are $400 but if you shop around I bet you could find a better deal.
I'm running the same setup on my 2014 and also love them. My cost in May 2014 was $282.00
 
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I'm running the same setup on my 2014 and also love them. My cost in May 2014 was $282.00
We run at 25 psi for two up large people, just curious where your comfort level is?
 
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Originally Posted by Fusionfool
The price is for a set. Not a stupid question, I thought the same when I found them much less than anywhere else so I called before ordering just to be sure. I received 2 shocks in one box.
I have not tried their front springs yet, I am holding out for the next gen mono shock. They had a nice one but discontinued it before I could get a set. Tech support said they have a new one in the works maybe ready spring of 2016.
Thanks! Yeah...I was surprised when I was trying to find the mono shock cartridge that it was not available. If the cartridge is better than just the progressive spring...they must be amazing. I'm amazed at the difference the progressive springs made. I don't understand why HD doesn't have progressively wound springs standard.
 
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Originally Posted by Fusionfool
We run at 25 psi for two up large people, just curious where your comfort level is?
I do the same at 26 psi with two. I'm about 200 lbs. and she is about 158 lbs. (don't tell her I said that lol)
 
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