Ditched the progressives!
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Cruiser
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Ditched the progressives!
So I put about 1,500 miles on the progressive 411 11"hd shocks and just wasnt happy with rough ride.
I installed the tamarack 1" lowering blocks and put the stock shocks back on today. The ride is much better !
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I installed the tamarack 1" lowering blocks and put the stock shocks back on today. The ride is much better !
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After
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Cruiser
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For the guys with 09 street bobs, youneeded to use 2 1/2" lock washers between the shocks and perches or the shocks will rub the perches.
Now I just need to do something with the front end, I have the progressive drop in but the front is rough. I'm thinking a fork oil change and maybe intimidators. Any suggestions?
Now I just need to do something with the front end, I have the progressive drop in but the front is rough. I'm thinking a fork oil change and maybe intimidators. Any suggestions?
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From: Beautiful Downtown Burbank
Almost all the lowered shocks will jar your fillings loose. Since you sacrifice all the suspension travel for looks, the shocks dont have anywhere to go except be stiff as h3ll. Lowering blocks is an option to soften the ride, but keep in mind you're putting excessive stress on the blocks and the back of the trans every time you hit a big bump.
I opted for stock height 440's and couldnt be happier (I could, but thats another story). I ride too damn hard to worry about bottoming out with lowered shocks.
I opted for stock height 440's and couldnt be happier (I could, but thats another story). I ride too damn hard to worry about bottoming out with lowered shocks.
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From: Your Mom's Basement
Are you selling the progressives?
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Cruiser
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Yea, I would sell them. I have a set of v&h shortshots in black to if anyone is interested. Pm me if interested
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From: fallbrook, socal
Alot of people complain about progressive rears (event he stock height units) but dont hear much complaints about their front springs actually - though I did just procure a set of the works fronts that I hope to get installed soon.
Good lucj and be careful of them blocks!