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Old May 7, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Default Lowering blocks & lower shocks
Is anyone running 1" lowering blocks with Progressive rear shocks? I thought I saw someone say they had done this without chopping the fender? Just wondering if it's possible...
 
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I ran 1.75" lowering blocks with the stock 12" shocks. Didn't hit, depends what length progressives you want
 
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I ran lowering blocks with stock shocks and my fender would it the belt guard
 
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I already have the Progressive 412's and thinking about adding the blocks. Already removed belt guard. Anybody got pics?
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Last year, a forum member gave me a set of chrome lowering blocks. They are for '06-'10 FXD. I have a 1996, so they wont work for me. They are yours if you want them. You need to buy the 4 bolts to install them but thats on you. Its all about paying forward I say.
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Side Bar: Baron of Grey Matter, you took the Fishtails off.......... Me to, I did not like the sound and restriction it put on the motor.
 
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Side Bar: Baron of Grey Matter, you took the Fishtails off.......... Me to, I did not like the sound and restriction it put on the motor.
Correct. Good eye by the way. It was a cool exhaust, but it just didn't sound "right". I am back to drag pipes and torque cones. MUCH happier.
 
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Awesome bikerlaw. Sent PM.
 
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Got it, PM sent. Steveo-II is where I got them from. Glad u can use them.
 
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