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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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Smile HD shock mod?

I have 11 inch Progressive shocks on my 09 fxd. It rides real rough. Can the stock 12.6 inchers be modified to 11.6 ? If you know of someone who does shorten stock shocks let me know. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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put on some lowering air shock and your ride will get a whole lot better
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Progressive 440 12 inchers or 11.5 inchers will ride better. You could use stock 12 inchers from a street bob.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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Or use 1 inch lowering blocks with the stock 12.6 shocks.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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Off the top of my head, I know skullmanonline will cut down shocks. You may want to look him up.
 
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