Question on installing Progressive shocks
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From: iowa
Question on installing Progressive shocks
Can I replace 1 side at a time without having the bike on a jack or will I need something special to swap my shocks out (Fat Bob)? This maybe a dumb question but I have never replaced shocks on anything other than my dirt bike.
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If the shocks are the same height you should be able to do it one side at a time with out a jack.
If you're raising or lowering you'll need to remove both sides at once and use a lift of some sort to support the frame.
If you're raising or lowering you'll need to remove both sides at once and use a lift of some sort to support the frame.
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i replaced mine, one side at a time, same height as stock, but i still needed a jack.
EDIT: having said that, if you have someone there to help, you can probably get by without one. i did mine alone and needed the jack for positioning while i inserted the bolts...
EDIT: having said that, if you have someone there to help, you can probably get by without one. i did mine alone and needed the jack for positioning while i inserted the bolts...
Last edited by hd_sob; May 20, 2011 at 09:50 AM.
I was able to replace my shocks with dropped struts without a jack. Had a friend help lift/lower the back of the bike. I just got a jack for a little over $100 and feel like its definately worth the investment.
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From: South, MS
+1 went from stock down to 12"
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= 79.00 + tax
Add some bolts to to move the pads out (SC mod) and you can save yourself some grief and a bad back!
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From: Music City
Looks like you could do it without a jack, but as soon as that bolt comes out, the rear end drops. Just enough so you can't line up the bolt for the reinstall.
I went and bought a jack while my bike was hanging in limbo.
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