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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Default standard front progressive spring kit...???

hey guys, i bought a standard front progressive spring kit for my 07 dyna.... the pic on the bottom is the prog spring with the pvc spacer... the pic up top is the stock set up out of my 07 bob

do i need a longer pvc spacer?.... contents of package says 'required spacer is included'

what am i not getting, here? ....any help would be greatly appreciated....thanks
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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You trash that metal spacer and use the PVC spacer. For the lowering kit.
 

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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even though the combined length of the spring and spacer in the prog kit is shorter?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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I did the the same kit trash the metal spacer and use the pvc spacers. The pvc spacer provided seems to be stronger than the metal ones even though its plastic. Dont think about too much just throw it on and add 26.6oz of racing fork oil to each tube and ride it. Let us know how it turns out. Dont forget the washer between the spacer and the spring.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jsbridgew
even though the combined length of the spring and spacer in the prog kit is shorter?

This is a lowering kit correct?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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I just installed these in my 08 FXDL. After doing it, I had a lot of "wobbbel" both in turns and at higher speeds. I wrote Progressive and they suggested shortening the spacer by 1". I would not have guessed this would help but I did it. I got my Dyna back and Progressive is the way to go. I am saying, follow the directions to the "T". They know their product and always willing and fast to answer any questions you may have.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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i think he wanted to keep his standard ride height, think the kit he bought will lower his ride, no?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by labou1
I just installed these in my 08 FXDL. After doing it, I had a lot of "wobbbel" both in turns and at higher speeds. I wrote Progressive and they suggested shortening the spacer by 1". I would not have guessed this would help but I did it. I got my Dyna back and Progressive is the way to go. I am saying, follow the directions to the "T". They know their product and always willing and fast to answer any questions you may have.
Was yours a lowering kit?
 
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No, it's not the lowering kit... it's the standard replacement....prog #11-1525

i'm at a total loss over this... i'm just standing here staring at it.... ???
 
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Originally Posted by jsbridgew
No, it's not the lowering kit... it's the standard replacement....prog #11-1525

i'm at a total loss over this... i'm just standing here staring at it.... ???


I think your right im a retard!!!!!
 

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