Progress shock 412 vs 430

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Oct 5, 2011 | 01:22 AM

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Progress shock 412 vs 430

What's the difference between the two beside look? Please give me some ideas

Oct 5, 2011 | 01:37 AM

Foxster

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I can tell you the 412's aren't very good. I put a pair on my Fat Bob and they were much worse than stock; they either bottomed or, if wound up, were like rocks. Might do as a cheap replacement for broken stock shocks for a lighter rider but don't consider them as any kind of upgrade.

Oct 5, 2011 | 02:14 PM

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I like the look of the 430, dont know how good they work.

Oct 5, 2011 | 03:10 PM

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FOXSTER, did you get a shorter spring that's why they bottom out so much for you? Are you a bit heavier where you should have gotten the Heavy Duty model of the 412?

I wonder how good the 440's are. You can get the 412's on eBay for about $210 and 440's for bout $450.

Makes me wonder how much better the 440's really are since there are so many mixed reviews on the 412's.

Oct 5, 2011 | 05:11 PM

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I've got 11" 412 non Heavy Duty shocks and they ride rougher than the stock 12" but not so bad that I would want to switch back.

Oct 5, 2011 | 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Bobber

FOXSTER, did you get a shorter spring that's why they bottom out so much for you? Are you a bit heavier where you should have gotten the Heavy Duty model of the 412?

I got the same length as stock. So, no, they weren't shorter. I'm 195lb, which I'd not think is really that heavy compared to some Harley riders

Oct 5, 2011 | 06:09 PM

jwright302

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I have the stock length 430's and i like them a lot. They are adjustable by hand so when my girlfriend (115 lbs) rides on back i just crank them down a turn or 2. I like the lowered look but enjoy the comfort a little more. I weigh about 180 with my boots and stuff on and usually ride with them completely adjusted out ( softest setting ) . Good luck, i know its a b!tch making such a decision.